Waibel

Waibel Meaning & Origin

About Waibel
The surname Waibel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wibel," meaning "steward" or "bailiff." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held the position of a steward or overseer. Over time, the surname Waibel has become a common family name in German-speaking regions, particularly in Switzerland and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waibel: 1,414
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,200
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈweɪbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APL', 'FPL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waibel in Braille

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

The name Waibel in braille

How to sign the name Waibel using Sign Language

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

The name Waibel in sign language

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