Abels

Abels is a surname of Germanic origin. It is generally considered a patronymic form derived from the given name Abel, a Biblical name of Hebrew origin, with the suffix -s indicating “son of” or “belonging to” in several Germanic naming traditions.

Geographic distribution and usage: The surname occurs most frequently in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, with smaller communities in other parts of Europe and in North America, where it arrived with migration during the 18th to 20th centuries. It is found across various social strata and is not tied to a single regional lineage.

Variants and related names: Related spellings include Abel and Abell, while other lineages may independently adopt similar forms from the same root name Abel.

Notable bearers: People with the surname Abels have contributed in fields ranging from academia and public life to the arts and business; the name exists in multiple countries and does not indicate a singular family lineage.

See also: Abel (name); Abell.