Abell

Abell Meaning & Origin

About Abell
The surname Abell is of English origin and is derived from the Hebrew personal name "Abel" meaning "breath" or "vapor." It is believed to have been introduced to England by the Normans after the Conquest of 1066. The name Abell may have originated as a nickname for someone with a light or ethereal nature, or it could have been a given name for a child born with a weak constitution. Over time, the name Abell evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Abell: 7,339
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,811
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.49

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Abell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈeɪbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abell in Braille

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

The name Abell in braille

How to sign the name Abell using Sign Language

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

The name Abell in sign language

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