Fohl

Fohl Meaning & Origin

About Fohl
The surname Fohl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vole" or "vohel," meaning "bird." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had bird-like characteristics or behavior. Over time, the surname Fohl became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fohl: 386
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,538
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/foʊl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fohl in Braille

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

The name Fohl in braille

How to sign the name Fohl using Sign Language

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

The name Fohl in sign language

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