Semel

Semel Meaning & Origin

About Semel
The surname Semel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sëmel," meaning "flour" or "meal." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a metonymic occupational name for a miller or someone involved in the production or sale of flour. The name Semel may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Hebrew word "shemel," meaning "heaven" or "sky." As surnames often have multiple origins and meanings, it is important to consider the specific cultural context and individual family history when interpreting the meaning of the surname Semel.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Semel: 447
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,429
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SML
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛməl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Semel in Braille

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

The name Semel in braille

How to sign the name Semel using Sign Language

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

The name Semel in sign language

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