About Odel
The surname Odel is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Odell, which itself comes from the Old English personal name Odal or Odel. The name is believed to have originated from the combination of the elements "od," meaning "prosperity" or "fortune," and "hæl," meaning "health" or "wholeness." Therefore, the surname Odel can be interpreted to mean "fortunate" or "healthy."
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The surname Odel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Odel 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 Odel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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