Bermel

Bermel Meaning & Origin

About Bermel
The surname Bermel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bermele," meaning "little bear." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a place associated with bears, such as a bear den or a bear hunting ground. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who had bear-like qualities, such as strength or fierceness. Overall, the surname Bermel is associated with the bear and its characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bermel: 688
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,241
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRML
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B06504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbərməl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bermel in Braille

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

The name Bermel in braille

How to sign the name Bermel using Sign Language

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

The name Bermel in sign language

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