Kunkel

Kunkel Meaning & Origin

About Kunkel
The surname Kunkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kunne" meaning "knowledge" or "skill." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who was knowledgeable or skilled in a particular trade or profession. Over time, the surname Kunkel may have been adopted by individuals who were known for their expertise in various fields, such as medicine, alchemy, or brewing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kunkel: 9,488
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,736
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkəŋkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kunkel in Braille

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

The name Kunkel in braille

How to sign the name Kunkel using Sign Language

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

The name Kunkel in sign language

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