About Biel
The surname Biel is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "biel," meaning "beam" or "plank," and could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a beam or plank. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for a carpenter or someone involved in the timber trade. Additionally, Biel could also be a variant of the Jewish surname Beil, derived from the Yiddish word "beyl," meaning "axe," and may have been an occupational name for a woodcutter or a nickname for someone with a strong personality.
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The surname Biel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Biel 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 Biel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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