Kofahl

Kofahl Meaning & Origin

About Kofahl
The surname Kofahl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kofel," meaning "cowl" or "hood." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or wore cowls or hoods. Over time, the name Kofahl became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kofahl: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kofahl 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
KFL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 F AA2 L
🌐 IPA
/kofahl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kofahl in Braille

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

The name Kofahl in braille

How to sign the name Kofahl using Sign Language

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

The name Kofahl in sign language

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