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.

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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: 47,356
  • 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

📇 Metaphone
KFL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 F AA0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkəfɑl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

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.

The name Kufahl in braille

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.

The name Kufahl in sign language

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