Gierl

Gierl Meaning & Origin

About Gierl
The surname Gierl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "girle," meaning "little spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling a spear or who worked as a spear maker. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed qualities associated with a spear, such as being sharp or pointed. Over time, the surname Gierl has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gierl: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gierl based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G064
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/gierl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', 'JRL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gierl in Braille

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

The name Gierl in braille

How to sign the name Gierl using Sign Language

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

The name Gierl in sign language

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