Gebel

Gebel Meaning & Origin

About Gebel
The surname Gebel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gebel," meaning "gable" or "gable end." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked with gables, which are the triangular portions of a wall between the edges of a dual-pitched roof. The name Gebel may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a gable-shaped face or prominent forehead.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gebel: 604
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,970
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gebel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', 'JPL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gebel in Braille

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

The name Gebel in braille

How to sign the name Gebel using Sign Language

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

The name Gebel in sign language

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