How common is the Gambel surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Gambel in the United States.

Are there Gambel soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 47 soldiers with the Gambel surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Gambel means "Possibly derived from a German word for a leg or from an occupational term.". It is of German/English origin.

Occupational

Possibly derived from a German word for a leg or from an occupational term.

The surname may derive from German 'Gambel' or similar terms. It could be related to Old High German elements referring to a leg or limb.

An obscure surname with possible German origins. Historical documentation is limited.

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Germany and English-speaking countries, likely through immigration.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

47 soldiers with the Gambel surname found in Civil War records.

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