About Ables
The surname Ables is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name Abel, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Hevel, meaning "breath" or "vapor." The name Ables is therefore believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of a person named Abel. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Able, Abell, or Ables.
The surname Ables is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ables 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 Ables is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ables in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ables using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.