Dorl

Dorl Meaning & Origin

About Dorl
The surname Dorl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dorren," meaning "to dry." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a dryer or a person who dried fruits, vegetables, or other perishable goods. Over time, the surname Dorl may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a dry or withered appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dorl: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153,769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D064
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R L
🌐 IPA
/dorl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dorl in Braille

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

The name Dorl in braille

How to sign the name Dorl using Sign Language

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

The name Dorl in sign language

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