About Popiel
The surname Popiel is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "popiel" which means "ashes" in Polish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a pale or ashen complexion or for someone who worked with ashes, such as a potter or a person who dealt with the disposal of ashes. The surname Popiel is relatively common in Poland and can be found among Polish communities around the world.
The surname Popiel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Popiel 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 Popiel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Popiel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Popiel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.