Wabel

Wabel Meaning & Origin

About Wabel
The surname Wabel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wabel," meaning "wavering" or "unsteady." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was indecisive or unpredictable in nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wabel: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/wabel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APL', 'FPL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wabel in Braille

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

The name Wabel in braille

How to sign the name Wabel using Sign Language

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

The name Wabel in sign language

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