Dahl

Dahl Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dahl: 21,598
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,669
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.32

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/dɑl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dahl in Braille

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

The name Dahl in braille

How to sign the name Dahl using Sign Language

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.

The name Dahl in sign language

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