About Bedel
The surname Bedel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "bedel" or "bedelus," meaning a beadle or a messenger. In medieval times, a bedel was an official who served as a messenger, town crier, or a minor officer of the law. As a surname, Bedel likely originated as an occupational name for someone who held such a position or performed similar duties.
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The surname Bedel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bedel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Bedel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bedel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.