Kubel
Kubel or Kübel is a German language occupational surname[1][2] for a cooper or barrel maker. Notable people with the name include:
- Alfred Kubel (1909–1999), German politician
- Jason Kubel (born 1982), American former professional baseball player
- Karl Kübel (1909–2006), German entrepreneur, philanthropist and benefactor
- Lothar von Kübel (1823–1881), German Roman Catholic clergyman
- Nicolas Aubé-Kubel (born 1996), Canadian professional ice hockey right winger
References[edit]
- ^ "Kubel Surname". forebears.io. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
Approximately 1,095 people bear this surname
- ^ "Kubel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". houseofnames.com. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
The Kubel surname is generally thought to come from the Middle High German word "kübel" meaning a "vat," or "barrel." As such it was an occupational name for a cooper, or barrel maker.