Zobell

Zobell Meaning & Origin

About Zobell
The surname Zobell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zobel," meaning "sable," which refers to a type of fur. It is believed that the surname Zobell was originally a nickname given to someone who either worked with or wore sable fur, or had characteristics associated with the animal, such as being dark-haired or having a sleek appearance. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zobell: 286
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,770
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zobell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z OW1 B EH2 L
🌐 IPA
/zobell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zobell in Braille

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

The name Zobell in braille

How to sign the name Zobell using Sign Language

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

The name Zobell in sign language

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