Mabel

Mabel Meaning & Origin

About Mabel
The surname Mabel is derived from the medieval female given name Mabel, which originated from the Old French name Amabel. It is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "amabilis," meaning "lovable" or "dear." As a surname, Mabel likely originated as a patronymic, denoting "son of Mabel." Over time, it has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing a familial connection to an ancestor named Mabel.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mabel: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MPL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0104
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmeΙͺbΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mabel in Braille

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

The name Mabel in braille

How to sign the name Mabel using Sign Language

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

The name Mabel in sign language

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