About Mapel
The surname Mapel is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mapul" or "mapel," meaning "maple tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with maple trees. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a fair complexion or reddish hair, reminiscent of the color of maple leaves in autumn. Overall, the surname Mapel is associated with nature and the maple tree's characteristics.
The surname Mapel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mapel 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 Mapel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mapel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.