Zirbel

Zirbel Meaning & Origin

About Zirbel
The surname Zirbel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zirbel," meaning "pine cone." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a pine tree or in a place with pine trees. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a pine cone-like appearance or personality traits associated with the pine tree, such as strength or resilience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zirbel: 1,045
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,090
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRPL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z06104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z ER1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈzərbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z614

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zirbel in Braille

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

The name Zirbel in braille

How to sign the name Zirbel using Sign Language

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

The name Zirbel in sign language

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