Bihl

Bihl Meaning & Origin

About Bihl
The surname Bihl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bil," meaning "axe." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a woodcutter or a person who made or used axes. The name Bihl may also have been given to someone who had a strong or fierce personality, symbolizing the sharpness and power of an axe.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bihl: 432
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,800
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bihl based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 L
🌐 IPA
/bɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bihl in Braille

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

The name Bihl in braille

How to sign the name Bihl using Sign Language

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

The name Bihl in sign language

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