About Zibell
The surname Zibell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zibelle," meaning "sable" or "marten." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or traded in sable furs. The name may have also been given to someone with physical characteristics or behavioral traits associated with the sable, such as dark hair or a cunning nature.
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