About Ehl
The surname Ehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "el," meaning "eel." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a place where eels were found or a nickname for someone with a slippery or elusive nature. The name Ehl may also have Jewish origins, derived from the Hebrew name El, meaning "God." Overall, the surname Ehl is associated with eels or the name El and can have different meanings depending on its origin.
The surname Ehl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ehl based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ehl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ehl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.