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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The surname Bel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Bel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.