Kastel

Kastel Meaning & Origin

About Kastel
The surname Kastel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kastel," meaning "castle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked in a castle. The name may have been given to individuals who were employed as castle guards, servants, or administrators. Over time, the surname Kastel may have been adopted by families who lived in or had some association with a castle, leading to its use as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kastel: 422
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,723
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K02304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 S T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeΙͺstΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kastel in Braille

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

The name Kastel in braille

How to sign the name Kastel using Sign Language

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

The name Kastel in sign language

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