About Obal
The surname Obal is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "obalaΔ," which means "to overthrow" or "to knock down" in Polish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or powerful, or possibly as an occupational name for a demolition worker or someone involved in construction. The surname Obal may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Hebrew word "obal," meaning "a tent" or "a covering."
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The surname Obal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Obal 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 Obal is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Obal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Obal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.