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Ralph Gambel

Photograph of Ralph Gambel Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Ralph
Surname
Gambel
Occupation
Rep.

The Name Ralph

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Wolf counsel or wise wolf.
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The Gambel Surname

Origin
German/English
Meaning
Possibly derived from a German word for a leg or from an occupational term.
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Source

Library of Congress

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