Kappel

Kappel Meaning & Origin

About Kappel
The surname Kappel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kappel," meaning "chapel." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked at a chapel. It could also be an occupational surname for someone who was associated with a chapel, such as a chapel keeper or a clergyman. The name Kappel is relatively common in German-speaking regions and has variations such as Kappell and Kappeler.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kappel: 2,869
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,073
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.97

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kappel in Braille

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

The name Kappel in braille

How to sign the name Kappel using Sign Language

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

The name Kappel in sign language

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