About Popiela
The surname Popiela 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 charcoal burner. The surname Popiela is relatively rare and is primarily found in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities.
The surname Popiela is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Popiela 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 Popiela is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Popiela in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Popiela using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.