Kunkle

Kunkle Meaning & Origin

About Kunkle
The surname Kunkle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kunne" meaning "bold" or "brave." It is a nickname surname that was likely given to someone who displayed courageous or fearless qualities. The name may have also originated as a variant of the German surname Kunkel, which means "spindle" and could have been an occupational name for a spinner or weaver.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kunkle: 4,682
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,142
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.59

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K05240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkəŋkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kunkle in Braille

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

The name Kunkle in braille

How to sign the name Kunkle using Sign Language

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

The name Kunkle in sign language

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