Kimpel

Kimpel Meaning & Origin

About Kimpel
The surname Kimpel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kimpel," meaning "comrade" or "friend." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered a loyal and trustworthy companion. Over time, the name Kimpel became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Kimpel can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kimpel: 1,506
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,385
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K05104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 M P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɪmpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kimpel in Braille

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

The name Kimpel in braille

How to sign the name Kimpel using Sign Language

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

The name Kimpel in sign language

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