Karpel

Karpel Meaning & Origin

About Karpel
The surname Karpel is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "karpel," meaning "carpenter." It is a occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as carpenters or were associated with the carpentry trade. The name Karpel is relatively common among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Karpel: 456
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,647
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Karpel 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 Karpel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑrpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karpel in Braille

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

The name Karpel in braille

How to sign the name Karpel using Sign Language

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

The name Karpel in sign language

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