Kuempel

Kuempel Meaning & Origin

About Kuempel
The surname Kuempel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kümpel," meaning "companion" or "fellow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a close associate or companion. Over time, the surname Kuempel has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuempel: 231
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,772
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPL
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K05104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 M P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kuempel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuempel in Braille

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

The name Kuempel in braille

How to sign the name Kuempel using Sign Language

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

The name Kuempel in sign language

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