About Woerpel
The surname Woerpel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wurzel," meaning "root." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a root digger or a herbalist. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a place with root-like features or had a personal characteristic associated with roots, such as being deeply rooted or grounded. Overall, the surname Woerpel signifies a connection to roots or root-related activities.
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The surname Woerpel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woerpel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Woerpel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Woerpel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.