About Habel
The surname Habel is of German origin and is derived from the given name "Habel" or "Habbel," which itself is a diminutive form of "Habrecht" or "Habrechtus." The name is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name "Hevel" or "Abel," meaning "breath" or "vapor." It is believed that the surname Habel was originally a nickname given to someone who had a light or airy disposition or perhaps referred to a person who was associated with the biblical figure Abel.
The surname Habel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Habel 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 Habel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Habel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.