Klempel

Klempel Meaning & Origin

About Klempel
The surname Klempel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klempel," meaning a small metal object or trinket. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with small metal items, such as a tinker or metalworker. Over time, the surname Klempel may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for collecting or selling small metal objects.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klempel: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klempel 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
KLMPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K405104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 M P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/klempel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K451

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klempel in Braille

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

The name Klempel in braille

How to sign the name Klempel using Sign Language

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

The name Klempel in sign language

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