Nispel

Nispel Meaning & Origin

About Nispel
The surname Nispel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nispel," meaning "hazel nut." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with or lived near hazel trees or had some association with hazel nuts. The name may have also been given to someone with hazel-colored eyes or hair.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nispel: 191
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,545
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NSPL
🔊 Soundex
N02104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 S P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/nispel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NSPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N214

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nispel in Braille

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

The name Nispel in braille

How to sign the name Nispel using Sign Language

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

The name Nispel in sign language

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