Ebel

Patronymic

Meaning

A surname derived from the personal name Abel or from a place name in German-speaking regions.

Etymology

Ebel likely derives from the Hebrew name Abel (meaning 'breath' or 'vanity') through Germanic adaptation, or from a German toponym. It may also be a variant of Ebell or a diminutive form.

About the Ebel Surname

A German and Jewish surname with roots in either the biblical name Abel or German place names. The surname remains relatively uncommon outside German-speaking regions.

Distribution

Found primarily in Germany and among German-Jewish communities.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Ebel Surname