About Dahl
The surname Dahl is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "dalr," meaning "valley." It is a topographic surname that was originally given to someone who lived in or near a valley. The name is common in Norway and Sweden, and variations of it can also be found in other Scandinavian countries.
The surname Dahl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dahl 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 Dahl is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dahl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dahl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.