Kuhnel

Kuhnel Meaning & Origin

About Kuhnel
The surname Kuhnel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kunel," meaning "rabbit." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with rabbits or had some association with them. The name may have been given to someone who was a skilled hunter, a furrier, or even someone who had a timid or quick nature resembling that of a rabbit. Over time, the surname Kuhnel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuhnel: 339
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,603
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kuhnel 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
KNL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kuhnel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuhnel in Braille

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

The name Kuhnel in braille

How to sign the name Kuhnel using Sign Language

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

The name Kuhnel in sign language

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