Krebel

Krebel Meaning & Origin

About Krebel
The surname Krebel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kreb(e)l," meaning "basket" or "creel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used baskets. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the trade of basket weaving or who used baskets in their profession, such as fishermen or farmers. Over time, the surname Krebel became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krebel: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/krebel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krebel in Braille

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

The name Krebel in braille

How to sign the name Krebel using Sign Language

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

The name Krebel in sign language

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