Gambrell

Gambrell Meaning & Origin

About Gambrell
The surname Gambrell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "gambrelle," meaning "a crooked stick or leg." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a crooked or bowed leg. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gambrell can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the southern states.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gambrell: 5,190
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.76

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gambrell 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 Gambrell 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 Gambrell in Braille

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

The name Gambrell in braille

How to sign the name Gambrell using Sign Language

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

The name Gambrell in sign language

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