Kaphael Surname
Approximately 2 people bear this surname
Kaphael Surname User-submission:
The name, Kapheal, can be found in the Book of Enoch.
Once considered to be of Christian origin because of its obvious references to Christ, ten fragments of The Book of Enoch have been found at Qumran in the Dead Sea Scrolls, it is known to have existed in its present form since at least the 2nd Century BC.
Read More About This SurnameKaphael Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1 | 1:767,065,382 | 1,851,717 |
| Nigeria | 1 | 1:177,142,758 | 748,972 |
Kaphael (10) may also be a first name.
Kaphael Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The name, Kapheal, can be found in the Book of Enoch.
Once considered to be of Christian origin because of its obvious references to Christ, ten fragments of The Book of Enoch have been found at Qumran in the Dead Sea Scrolls, it is known to have existed in its present form since at least the 2nd Century BC.
The book was believed to have been composed by Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. Most critics and scholars believe it was begun in the second century BC and was a collection of works that includes writings for the first century BC as well. Some believe it contains the actual words of Enoch and that it was handed down through the ages. There is no way to know for certain if that is so. The only thing we know for certain is that fragments of the book date back to the 2nd century BC.
The name Kaphael is found referring to one of the holiest of God's angels. See quote below:
Turning to the Book of Enoch we read : 'Afterthis I besought the angel of peace, who proceededwith me, to explain all that was concealed. I saidto him, Who are those whom I have seen on thefour sides, and whose words I have heard andwritten down. He replied. The first is the merciful, the patient, the holy Michael. The second is he whopresides over every suffering and every affliction ofthe sons of men, the holy Kaphael. The third, whopresides over all that is powerful, is Gabrieh Andthe fourth, who presides over repentance and the hopeof those who will inherit eternal life, is Phanuel.'
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Where Does The Last Name Kaphael Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Kaphael (Marathi: राफैल) occurs in India more than any other country or territory. It can occur in the variant forms:. Click here for further potential spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Kaphael? popularity and diffusion
It is the 11,742,229th most frequently held family name worldwide, held by approximately 1 in 2,147,483,647 people. It is primarily found in Africa, where 50 percent of Kaphael reside; 50 percent reside in West Africa and 50 percent reside in Atlantic-Niger Africa. It is also the 3,684,242nd most frequently occurring forename internationally, held by 10 people.
The last name Kaphael is most widely held in India, where it is carried by 1 people, or 1 in 767,065,382. In India it is primarily concentrated in: Maharashtra, where 100 percent live. Other than India this surname exists in one country. It also occurs in Nigeria, where 50 percent live.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaphel | 92 | 3 | / |
| Kapheel | 86 | 7 | / |
| Kaephel | 86 | 0 | / |
| Kaphl | 83 | 3 | / |
| Kapayele | 80 | 4 | / |
| Kathphaelle | 78 | 1 | / |
| Kapeel | 77 | 320 | / |
| Kaphil | 77 | 93 | / |
| Kapiel | 77 | 16 | / |
| Kapeil | 77 | 10 | / |
| Kapaul | 77 | 9 | / |
| Kopael | 77 | 3 | / |
| Kapuel | 77 | 3 | / |
| Kapail | 77 | 3 | / |
| Khafel | 77 | 2 | / |
| Kophel | 77 | 1 | / |
| Capael | 77 | 1 | / |
| Kafael | 77 | 1 | / |
| Kapeule | 71 | 43 | / |
| Kaphiol | 71 | 27 | / |
| Keuphel | 71 | 11 | / |
| Khafeel | 71 | 4 | / |
| Kaspaul | 71 | 4 | / |
| Koppael | 71 | 1 | / |
| Kappiel | 71 | 1 | / |
| Kaiphil | 71 | 1 | / |
| Kaipaul | 71 | 1 | / |
| Kahfeld | 71 | 0 | / |
| Kawpfel | 71 | 0 | / |
| Kafel | 67 | 1,697 | / |
| Kapalova | 67 | 204 | / |
| Kaipayil | 67 | 10 | / |
| Kappayil | 67 | 9 | / |
| Kapieyal | 67 | 7 | / |
| Khafl | 67 | 4 | / |
| Kaipujal | 67 | 4 | / |
| Kaipiyal | 67 | 3 | / |
| Kapfl | 67 | 1 | / |
| Kahfeldt | 67 | 1 | / |
Kaphael Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kaphael in the Marathi language | ||
| राफैल | raphaila | - |
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