kopel
Kopel is a surname that appears in various countries, particularly among Ashkenazi Jewish communities in North America and Europe. The name is commonly interpreted as related to the given name Koppel, a Yiddish form of Jakob (Jacob), or as a Germanic nickname origins, though the exact etymology is not certain and multiple explanations exist. Over time, the spelling Kopel has generated several orthographic variants through transliteration and regional pronunciation differences.
Variants of Kopel include Koppel and Kopell, with further transliteration variations arising from Hebrew, Cyrillic, or
In onomastic and genealogical research, Kopel is treated as a family name subject to variation. Researchers
See also Koppel and Kopell, which are closely related variants that share likely roots in the same
As with many surnames of migration-era origin, Kopel’s precise origin may be difficult to pin down, and