Able

Able Meaning & Origin

About Able
The surname Able is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "able," meaning skillful or capable. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered capable or competent in their profession or trade. The name Able signifies a person who was skilled or adept in their chosen field of work.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Able: 2,417
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,766
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.82

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

Ranking information for the surname Able is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Able in Braille

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

The name Able in braille

How to sign the name Able using Sign Language

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

The name Able in sign language

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