Kushel

Kushel Meaning & Origin

About Kushel
The surname Kushel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kuschele," meaning "to cuddle" or "to snuggle." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was affectionate or fond of physical contact. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their warm and loving nature or who enjoyed close and intimate relationships with others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kushel: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 SH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kushel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kushel in Braille

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

The name Kushel in braille

How to sign the name Kushel using Sign Language

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

The name Kushel in sign language

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