Gibbel

Gibbel Meaning & Origin

About Gibbel
The surname Gibbel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gibel," meaning "gibbet" or "gallows." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a gibbet or gallows, or perhaps for someone who worked as an executioner. The surname Gibbel may also have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with the gallows, such as being tall or thin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gibbel: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/gibbel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', 'JPL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gibbel in Braille

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

The name Gibbel in braille

How to sign the name Gibbel using Sign Language

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

The name Gibbel in sign language

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