Opel

Opel Meaning & Origin

About Opel
The surname Opel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "opel," meaning "noble." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone of noble or aristocratic status, or it could have been a name given to someone who acted in a noble or honorable manner. The surname Opel is relatively rare and is most commonly found in Germany and the surrounding regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Opel: 925
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,391
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APL
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈoʊpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Opel in Braille

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

The name Opel in braille

How to sign the name Opel using Sign Language

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

The name Opel in sign language

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