Bahls

Bahls Meaning & Origin

About Bahls
The surname Bahls is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bal," meaning "ball." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was round or rotund in shape. Over time, the surname Bahls became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bahls is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bahls: 358
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,972
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bahls 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 Bahls is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/bɑlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bahls in Braille

Here's how to represent Bahls in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bahls in braille

How to sign the name Bahls using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bahls using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bahls in sign language

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