Fable

Fable Meaning & Origin

About Fable
The surname Fable is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "fable," meaning a fictional story or tale. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for telling stories or perhaps had a fanciful or imaginative nature. The surname Fable signifies a connection to storytelling or a creative disposition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fable: 210
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,336
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FPL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EY1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈfeɪbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fable in Braille

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

The name Fable in braille

How to sign the name Fable using Sign Language

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

The name Fable in sign language

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