Krepel

Krepel Meaning & Origin

About Krepel
The surname Krepel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krepel," meaning "basket." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold baskets. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in weaving or working with wicker, or it could have been used to identify someone who lived near a basket maker or a place where baskets were made. Over time, the surname Krepel may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Krepel: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Krepel 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
KRPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EH1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/krepel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Krepel in Braille

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

The name Krepel in braille

How to sign the name Krepel using Sign Language

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

The name Krepel in sign language

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