Carle

Carle Meaning & Origin

About Carle
The surname Carle is of Germanic origin and is derived from the personal name Karl, which means "man" or "free man" in Old High German. It is a variant of the more common surname Carl or Karl. The name Carle was often used as a given name in medieval times and later became a hereditary surname. It is found in various European countries, including Germany, France, and England, and is often associated with individuals who were known for their strength, independence, or noble qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Carle: 3,410
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,531
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0640
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑrəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Carle in Braille

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

The name Carle in braille

How to sign the name Carle using Sign Language

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

The name Carle in sign language

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