Goebel

Goebel Meaning & Origin

About Goebel
The surname Goebel is of German origin and is derived from the medieval personal name Godebald, which combines the elements "god," meaning good, and "bald," meaning bold or brave. As a surname, Goebel signifies a descendant of someone named Godebald, indicating a family history rooted in bravery or boldness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Goebel: 9,062
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,920
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G OW1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgoʊbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Goebel in Braille

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

The name Goebel in braille

How to sign the name Goebel using Sign Language

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

The name Goebel in sign language

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