About Kannel
The surname Kannel is of Estonian origin and is derived from the word "kannel," which refers to a traditional Estonian musical instrument similar to a zither or a dulcimer. As a surname, Kannel is likely to have been originally given to someone who played or made these instruments or had some association with them. It is a descriptive surname that signifies a connection to Estonian musical culture and heritage.
The surname Kannel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kannel 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 Kannel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kannel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kannel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.