Kufahl
Kufahl Meaning & Origin
About Kufahl
The surname Kufahl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kufe," meaning "barrel" or "cask," and the suffix "-al," denoting a place or a person associated with the object. Therefore, the surname Kufahl likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold barrels or casks. It may have been initially used to identify individuals involved in the cooperage trade or those who worked in the wine or beer industry. Over time, the surname Kufahl has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Kufahl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Kufahl: 448
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 47356
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.15
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kufahl 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Kufahl in Braille
Here's how to represent Kufahl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Kufahl using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Kufahl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
