About Poppell
The surname Poppell is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Poppe, which is a diminutive form of the name Boppo. The name Boppo itself is derived from the Old High German word "bobo," meaning "to shout" or "to cry out." Therefore, the surname Poppell likely originated as a nickname for someone who was loud or boisterous. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Poppell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poppell 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 Poppell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Poppell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.