SCHNABEL
Schnabel
Definition: Schnabel is a German surname with historical ties to Great Britain.
Origin: The surname Schnabel is of German origin, deriving from the Middle High German word "schnabel," meaning 'beak' or 'bill'. This surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold beak-shaped items, such as birdcages or the like.
Migration to Britain: The surname Schnabel may have arrived in Britain through migration or marriage, as individuals of German descent settled in the British Isles over the centuries.
Variants: Variants of the surname Schnabel include Schnable, Schnobel, and Schnebel.
Prominent Bearers: Although not as common in Britain as in Germany, the surname Schnabel can be found in British records and family histories. Today, individuals bearing this surname may have ancestral ties to Germany or regions where German influence was prominent.
References:
- Ancestry.com
- FamilySearch.org
- British surname databases
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There are approximately 61 people named Schnabel in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Schnabel.
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