Zempel

Zempel Meaning & Origin

About Zempel
The surname Zempel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zempel," meaning "rag" or "tatter." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was unkempt or messy in appearance. Over time, the name may have been adopted as a surname by individuals who were associated with this characteristic or worked in a profession related to textiles or clothing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zempel: 536
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,745
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMPL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSANA
🔊 Soundex
Z05104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 M P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɛmpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zempel in Braille

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

The name Zempel in braille

How to sign the name Zempel using Sign Language

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

The name Zempel in sign language

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