Keppel

Keppel Meaning & Origin

About Keppel
The surname Keppel is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "koppel," meaning "couple" or "pair." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was part of a couple or a pair, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place called "Koppel." Over time, the surname Keppel has been adopted by various families and individuals, and its meaning has evolved to represent their unique family histories and genealogical connections.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Keppel: 1,192
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,811
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɛpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Keppel in Braille

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

The name Keppel in braille

How to sign the name Keppel using Sign Language

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

The name Keppel in sign language

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