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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The surname Gerl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Gerl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.