About Schabel
The surname Schabel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schabel," meaning "shovel" or "spade." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a digger or a laborer using a shovel. Over time, the surname Schabel became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
The surname Schabel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schabel 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 Schabel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schabel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schabel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.