Klimpel

Klimpel Meaning & Origin

About Klimpel
The surname Klimpel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "klimpeln," meaning "to jingle" or "to tinkle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a bell ringer or a metalworker involved in making or repairing bells. Over time, the surname Klimpel may have also been adopted by families living near churches or bell towers.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Klimpel: 233
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Klimpel 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 IH1 M P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/klimpel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLMPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K451

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Klimpel in Braille

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

The name Klimpel in braille

How to sign the name Klimpel using Sign Language

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

The name Klimpel in sign language

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