About Opal
The surname Opal is derived from the Old English word "opalu," which refers to the gemstone opal. Opal is a precious gemstone known for its iridescent play of colors. The surname Opal likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with or had a connection to opals, or it could have been given to someone with opalescent or colorful qualities in their personality or appearance.
The surname Opal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Opal 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 Opal is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Opal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Opal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.