Earl

Earl Meaning & Origin

About Earl
The surname Earl is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "eorl," meaning "nobleman" or "warrior." It was originally used as a title for a high-ranking nobleman or a military leader in medieval England. Over time, the surname Earl became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now a relatively common surname in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Earl: 16,027
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,270
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARL
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E064
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 L
🌐 IPA
/ərl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Earl in Braille

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

The name Earl in braille

How to sign the name Earl using Sign Language

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

The name Earl in sign language

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