Rebel

Rebel Meaning & Origin

About Rebel
The surname Rebel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rebel," meaning "rebel" or "rebellious." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed rebellious or defiant behavior. The name may have been given to individuals who resisted authority or challenged societal norms, reflecting their independent and nonconformist nature.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Rebel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Rebel: 519
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,886
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rebel 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 Rebel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH0 B EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rebel in Braille

Here's how to represent Rebel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rebel in braille

How to sign the name Rebel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Rebel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rebel in sign language

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