Wappel

Wappel Meaning & Origin

About Wappel
The surname Wappel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wappel," meaning "cloak" or "mantle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore or made cloaks. Over time, the surname Wappel became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wappel: 131
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wappel 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
APL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/wappel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APL', 'FPL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wappel in Braille

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

The name Wappel in braille

How to sign the name Wappel using Sign Language

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

The name Wappel in sign language

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