Espinel

Espinel Meaning & Origin

About Espinel
The surname Espinel is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "espinel," which refers to a type of thorny bush or shrub. It is believed that the surname Espinel was originally used to describe someone who lived near or worked with these thorny plants. Over time, the surname became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Espinel can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Espinel: 478
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44872
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASPNL
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E210504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY0 S P IY1 N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/espinel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASPNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E215

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Espinel in Braille

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

The name Espinel in braille

How to sign the name Espinel using Sign Language

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

The name Espinel in sign language

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