Earls

Earls Meaning & Origin

About Earls
The surname Earls is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "eorl," meaning "nobleman" or "earl." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked in the household of an earl or held a position of authority in the earl's service. Over time, the surname Earls became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with nobility or high social status.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Earls: 6,136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,658
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARLS
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E0642
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ərlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E642

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Earls in Braille

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

The name Earls in braille

How to sign the name Earls using Sign Language

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

The name Earls in sign language

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