Kexel

Kexel Meaning & Origin

About Kexel
The surname Kexel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kezel," meaning "little cap" or "hood." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore a distinctive cap or hood, or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of caps or hoods. Over time, the surname Kexel has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kexel: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKSL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 K S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kexel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kexel in Braille

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

The name Kexel in braille

How to sign the name Kexel using Sign Language

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

The name Kexel in sign language

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