Als
Als Meaning & Origin
About Als
The surname Als is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "alz," meaning "noble" or "nobleman." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Al or Alz. Over time, the surname Als may have been adopted by individuals who were not directly related to the original bearer but shared a similar occupation or social status.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Als is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Als: 184
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 98553
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.06
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Als based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Als is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Als in Braille
Here's how to represent Als in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Als using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Als using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
