Koestel

Koestel Meaning & Origin

About Koestel
The surname Koestel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kustel," meaning "monk's hood" or "cowl." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either made or wore cowls or hoods, or it could have been a name given to someone who had a resemblance to a monk or a cowl. The surname Koestel is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koestel: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSTL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K02304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 S T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/koestel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koestel in Braille

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

The name Koestel in braille

How to sign the name Koestel using Sign Language

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

The name Koestel in sign language

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