lobel

Lobel is a surname and, less commonly, a place name. The surname appears in German-speaking regions and among diaspora communities, and it has variants such as Löbel and Löbel, with orthographic forms changing in languages that do not use umlauts. The exact origin is not definitively established; possibilities include a diminutive derived from a given name, or an occupational or locational nickname. Through migration, the name has spread to North America and other regions, where it is borne by people in a range of professions.

In addition to being a surname, Lobel appears as a toponym or designation in some locales and institutions, typically named after individuals with the surname. These are usually local or minor features rather than widely known landmarks.

Because the term Lobel can refer to multiple kinds of subjects, articles about it are often treated as disambiguation in reference works, with separate entries for people, places, and entities sharing the name. This article does not enumerate individuals or specific places, focusing instead on the general usage of the name.