Quel
Quel Meaning & Origin
About Quel
The surname Quel is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "quel," which means "what" or "which" in Spanish. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for asking many questions or had a curious nature. The name Quel may also have been given to someone who was associated with a place or object that had a similar name. Overall, the surname Quel signifies a person who is inquisitive or connected to something with a similar name.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Quel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Quel: 108
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 151,532
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Quel 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 Quel is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Quel in Braille
Here's how to represent Quel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Quel using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Quel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
