Doull

Doull Meaning & Origin

About Doull
The surname Doull is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "dubhghall," which means "dark stranger" or "dark foreigner." It is believed to have been used to describe someone with dark hair or complexion who was of Norse or Viking descent. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Doull. Today, individuals with the surname Doull can be found primarily in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Doull: 163
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 L
🌐 IPA
/doull*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Doull in Braille

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

The name Doull in braille

How to sign the name Doull using Sign Language

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

The name Doull in sign language

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