Buell

Buell Meaning & Origin

About Buell
The surname Buell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bel," meaning beautiful or fair. It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a pleasant or attractive appearance. Over time, the spelling variations of the name evolved, and it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Buell can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Buell: 6,522
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,338
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y UW1 AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/bjuəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Buell in Braille

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

The name Buell in braille

How to sign the name Buell using Sign Language

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

The name Buell in sign language

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