Birl

Birl Meaning & Origin

About Birl
The surname Birl is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "byrel," meaning a cupbearer or butler. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as servants in noble households, responsible for serving wine or other beverages. Over time, the surname Birl may have evolved from its original meaning to become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Birl: 175
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,688
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B064
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 L
🌐 IPA
/birl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Birl in Braille

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

The name Birl in braille

How to sign the name Birl using Sign Language

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

The name Birl in sign language

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