Voelpel

Voelpel Meaning & Origin

About Voelpel
The surname Voelpel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "völpel," meaning "fool" or "simpleton." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered foolish or simple-minded. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by individuals who were known for their lightheartedness or playful nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Voelpel: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Voelpel 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
FLPL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V04104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V OW1 L P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/voelpel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V414

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Voelpel in Braille

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

The name Voelpel in braille

How to sign the name Voelpel using Sign Language

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

The name Voelpel in sign language

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