Kroepel

Kroepel Meaning & Origin

About Kroepel
The surname Kroepel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kropf" meaning "goiter" or "swelling." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a noticeable swelling or growth on their neck. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kroepel: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K60104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R OW1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kroepel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kroepel in Braille

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

The name Kroepel in braille

How to sign the name Kroepel using Sign Language

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

The name Kroepel in sign language

Numerology