Rempel

Rempel Meaning & Origin

About Rempel
The surname Rempel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rempel," meaning "bump" or "jolt." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was clumsy or prone to bumping into things. Over time, the surname Rempel became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rempel: 1,262
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,884
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RMPL
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R05104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 M P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛmpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RMPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rempel in Braille

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

The name Rempel in braille

How to sign the name Rempel using Sign Language

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

The name Rempel in sign language

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