Koerbel

Koerbel Meaning & Origin

About Koerbel
The surname Koerbel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kurbel," meaning "crank" or "handle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with cranks or handles, such as a blacksmith or a carpenter. Over time, the surname Koerbel became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing the family's ancestral connection to this occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koerbel: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koerbel 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
KRPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/koerbel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koerbel in Braille

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

The name Koerbel in braille

How to sign the name Koerbel using Sign Language

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

The name Koerbel in sign language

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