Kiefel

Kiefel Meaning & Origin

About Kiefel
The surname Kiefel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "küfel" or "küvel," meaning "barrel" or "cask." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold barrels. Over time, individuals with the surname Kiefel may have adopted different occupations or migrated to different regions, but the name itself continues to reflect its historical association with the barrel-making trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kiefel: 186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kiefel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kiefel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiefel in Braille

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

The name Kiefel in braille

How to sign the name Kiefel using Sign Language

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

The name Kiefel in sign language

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