Bel

Bel Meaning & Origin

About Bel
The surname Bel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "bel," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It was often used as a nickname for someone who was considered attractive or had a pleasant appearance. The surname Bel may have also been given to individuals who lived near a place with a similar name, such as a beautiful landscape or a notable landmark.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bel: 427
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49268
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bel 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 Bel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/bɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bel in Braille

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

The name Bel in braille

How to sign the name Bel using Sign Language

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

The name Bel in sign language

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