Kohel

Kohel Meaning & Origin

About Kohel
The surname Kohel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kohel," meaning "charcoal burner." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as charcoal burners, producing charcoal from wood. The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone involved in this profession. Over time, the surname Kohel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kohel: 352
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,781
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KHL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kohel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KHL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kohel in Braille

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

The name Kohel in braille

How to sign the name Kohel using Sign Language

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

The name Kohel in sign language

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