Borel

Borel Meaning & Origin

About Borel
The surname Borel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "borel" or "burel," meaning "brown" or "reddish-brown." It was originally a nickname given to someone with brown or reddish-brown hair or complexion. Over time, the surname Borel became hereditary and passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to someone with these physical characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Borel: 2,096
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.71

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔrəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Borel in Braille

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

The name Borel in braille

How to sign the name Borel using Sign Language

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

The name Borel in sign language

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