Kandel

Kandel Meaning & Origin

About Kandel
The surname Kandel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kandel," meaning "candle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a candle maker or someone who worked with candles. The name may have also been given to someone who was associated with the church or had a religious connection, as candles hold symbolic significance in religious ceremonies. Overall, the surname Kandel is associated with the profession or trade of candle making.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kandel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kandel: 1,426
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,087
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kandel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kandel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K05304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΓ¦ndΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kandel in Braille

Here's how to represent Kandel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kandel in braille

How to sign the name Kandel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kandel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kandel in sign language

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