Koppenaal

Koppenaal Meaning & Origin

About Koppenaal
The surname Koppenaal is of Dutch origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "kop" meaning "head" and "naal" meaning "needle." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of needles. The surname may have been given to individuals who were needle makers, sellers, or even tailors. Over time, the name Koppenaal has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koppenaal: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koppenaal 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
KPNL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 P IY1 N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/koppenaal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K154

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koppenaal in Braille

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

The name Koppenaal in braille

How to sign the name Koppenaal using Sign Language

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

The name Koppenaal in sign language

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