Kowal

Kowal Meaning & Origin

About Kowal
The surname Kowal is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "kowal," meaning "blacksmith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths, forging and shaping metal. The name Kowal signifies a family's ancestral connection to the blacksmithing trade and is a common surname in Poland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kowal: 4,337
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,658
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AW1 AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kaʊəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kowal in Braille

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

The name Kowal in braille

How to sign the name Kowal using Sign Language

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

The name Kowal in sign language

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