Nebel

Meaning

A person associated with fog or mist, or possibly a nickname for someone with a misty or unclear nature.

Etymology

From German 'Nebel' (fog, mist), used as a descriptive surname or nickname. In Yiddish-speaking communities, it may have been adopted as a surname during the period of surname formalization.

About the Nebel Surname

Nebel is a German descriptive surname referring to fog or mist, possibly indicating someone living in a misty area or having a foggy disposition. The surname appears in both German and Jewish genealogical records.

Distribution

Found in German-speaking regions and among Jewish communities in Central and Eastern Europe.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Nebel Surname