Voepel

Voepel Meaning & Origin

About Voepel
The surname Voepel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vöpel," meaning "foal." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned horses. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in horse breeding, training, or other equine-related activities. Over time, the surname Voepel has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Voepel: 207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FPL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V OW1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/voepel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Voepel in Braille

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

The name Voepel in braille

How to sign the name Voepel using Sign Language

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

The name Voepel in sign language

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