Sobol

Sobol Meaning & Origin

About Sobol
The surname Sobol is of Polish and Russian origin and is derived from the word "sobol," which means "sable" in English. Sable is a small carnivorous mammal known for its valuable fur, and the surname Sobol likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with sable fur or had characteristics associated with the animal, such as being agile or having a dark complexion. Over time, the surname Sobol became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sobol: 1,374
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsoʊbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sobol in Braille

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

The name Sobol in braille

How to sign the name Sobol using Sign Language

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

The name Sobol in sign language

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