Koffel

Koffel Meaning & Origin

About Koffel
The surname Koffel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "koffel," meaning "cudgel" or "club." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or had a sturdy build, or possibly as an occupational name for a club maker or user. The name Koffel has variations such as Koffler and Koffele, and it is primarily found in Germany and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koffel: 311
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,054
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koffel 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 AO1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/koffel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koffel in Braille

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

The name Koffel in braille

How to sign the name Koffel using Sign Language

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

The name Koffel in sign language

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