About Giebel
The surname Giebel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "giebel," 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 that enclose the end of a pitched roof. The name Giebel may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive gable-shaped feature on their house or property.
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The surname Giebel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Giebel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Giebel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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