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.
The surname Earl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Earl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.