Koebel

Koebel Meaning & Origin

About Koebel
The surname Koebel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kobel," meaning "tub" or "vat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold barrels or tubs. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the cooperage trade or worked as a cooper. Over time, the surname Koebel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koebel: 741
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,285
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koebel 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
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 Koebel in Braille

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

The name Koebel in braille

How to sign the name Koebel using Sign Language

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

The name Koebel in sign language

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