Gamel

Gamel Meaning & Origin

About Gamel
The surname Gamel is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Gamall, meaning "old" or "aged." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who appeared older than their years or as a given name for an older individual. Over time, the name Gamel evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gamel: 1,177
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,026
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KML
🗽 NYSIIS
GANA
🔊 Soundex
G0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɑməl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gamel in Braille

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

The name Gamel in braille

How to sign the name Gamel using Sign Language

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

The name Gamel in sign language

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