Karmel (/ˈkar.mɛl/) is a surname and a masculine given name. It is reported as one of the surnames used by the Jews in Ireland. In the Dictionary of American Family Names (2003) it is described as a surname of the Jews from Poland. The same publication cites its origin as the Polish work karmel (). Notable people with the name include:
Surname Alex Karmel (1931–2015), American writer Annabel Karmel (born 1957), British writer Ian Karmel (born 1984), American stand-up comedian and writer Miriam Karmel, American writer Peter Karmel (1922–2008), Australian economist Pip Karmel (born 1963), Australian filmmaker Roberta Karmel (born 1937), American lawyer and legal scholar
Given name Karmel Kandreva (1931–1982), Arbëresh writer and poet
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