Gerl

Gerl Meaning & Origin

About Gerl
The surname Gerl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gerl," meaning "young man" or "lad." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was young or youthful. The name may have been given to distinguish a younger member of a family or to describe someone who had youthful characteristics or appearance. Over time, the surname Gerl has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gerl: 313
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,698
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G064
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G ER1 L
🌐 IPA
/gerl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', 'JRL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gerl in Braille

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

The name Gerl in braille

How to sign the name Gerl using Sign Language

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

The name Gerl in sign language

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