Kobel

Kobel Meaning & Origin

About Kobel
The surname Kobel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kobel," meaning "tub" or "vat." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold wooden tubs or barrels. Over time, individuals with the surname Kobel may have adopted different occupations or migrated to different regions, but the name has retained its association with the trade of barrel-making.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kobel: 870
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,646
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kobel in Braille

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

The name Kobel in braille

How to sign the name Kobel using Sign Language

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

The name Kobel in sign language

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