Libel

Libel Meaning & Origin

About Libel
The surname Libel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "libel," meaning "little lion." It is a nickname surname given to someone who possessed qualities associated with a lion, such as bravery, strength, or a fierce personality. The name may have been bestowed upon an individual who displayed these characteristics or was simply seen as having a resemblance to a lion in some way.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Libel: 147
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LPL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0104
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺbΙ›l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Libel in Braille

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

The name Libel in braille

How to sign the name Libel using Sign Language

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

The name Libel in sign language

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