Gibel

Gibel Meaning & Origin

About Gibel
The surname Gibel 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 gallows or was associated with such a place. The surname Gibel may also have been given to individuals who had a grim or morbid demeanor. Over time, the name has evolved and is now found in various spellings across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gibel: 235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gibel in Braille

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

The name Gibel in braille

How to sign the name Gibel using Sign Language

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

The name Gibel in sign language

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