About Ravel
The surname Ravel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "ravel" which means "to untangle" or "to unravel." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled at untangling or unraveling things, or perhaps for someone who had a knack for solving complex problems. The name Ravel may also have been given to someone who lived in an area with tangled or intricate terrain.
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The surname Ravel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ravel 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 Ravel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ravel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ravel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.