Kepler

Kepler Meaning & Origin

About Kepler
The surname Kepler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "keppeler," meaning "basket maker" or "weaver." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of baskets. The name is most famously associated with the renowned German astronomer and mathematician Johannes Kepler, who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy in the 17th century.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kepler: 3,157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,204
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPLR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K01406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 P L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛplər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kepler in Braille

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

The name Kepler in braille

How to sign the name Kepler using Sign Language

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

The name Kepler in sign language

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