Kinnel

Kinnel Meaning & Origin

About Kinnel
The surname Kinnel is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ceann" meaning "head" or "chief." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who held a prominent or leadership position within a clan or community. The name may also have been used to denote someone with a distinctive physical feature, such as a prominent head or a large skull. Over time, the surname Kinnel has evolved and variations such as Kinnell or Kinnal can be found.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kinnel: 248
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,264
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kinnel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kinnel in Braille

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

The name Kinnel in braille

How to sign the name Kinnel using Sign Language

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

The name Kinnel in sign language

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