Fahl

Fahl Meaning & Origin

About Fahl
The surname Fahl is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "val," meaning "pale" or "pallid," and could have been a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion. Alternatively, it could have originated as a topographic name for someone living near a field or meadow, as "fahl" can also mean "fallow" or "uncultivated." The surname Fahl is relatively rare and can be found in various regions of Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fahl: 612
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,525
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/fɑl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fahl in Braille

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

The name Fahl in braille

How to sign the name Fahl using Sign Language

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

The name Fahl in sign language

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