Gambrel

Gambrel Meaning & Origin

About Gambrel
The surname Gambrel is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gambrel," meaning a crooked or hinged leg. It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic such as bowed legs or a peculiar gait. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Gambrel can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their distinctive leg shape or movement.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gambrel: 1,883
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,541
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMPRL
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G051604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 M B R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæmbrəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMPRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G516

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gambrel in Braille

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

The name Gambrel in braille

How to sign the name Gambrel using Sign Language

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

The name Gambrel in sign language

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