Sabel

Sabel Meaning & Origin

About Sabel
The surname Sabel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sabel," meaning "sable" or "black." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. The name may have also been used to describe someone who worked with or traded in sable fur. Over time, the surname Sabel has spread to various parts of the world through migration and is now found in different countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sabel: 1,232
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,272
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA0 B EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/sɑˈbɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sabel in Braille

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

The name Sabel in braille

How to sign the name Sabel using Sign Language

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

The name Sabel in sign language

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