Munkel

Munkel Meaning & Origin

About Munkel
The surname Munkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "münchel," meaning "little monk." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked as a monk or had a monk-like appearance or demeanor. The name Munkel signifies a connection to the religious profession and may have been given to individuals who were associated with monastic life in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Munkel: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Munkel 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
MNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/munkel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Munkel in Braille

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

The name Munkel in braille

How to sign the name Munkel using Sign Language

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

The name Munkel in sign language

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