Herbel

Herbel Meaning & Origin

About Herbel
The surname Herbel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herbele," meaning "little army." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with a small army, such as being strong, brave, or disciplined. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Herbel: 504
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,937
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRPL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhərbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Herbel in Braille

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

The name Herbel in braille

How to sign the name Herbel using Sign Language

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

The name Herbel in sign language

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