Handl

Handl Meaning & Origin

About Handl
The surname Handl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hantel," meaning "handle" or "grip." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a carpenter, indicating their skill in handling tools or objects. Over time, the surname Handl may have been adopted by individuals who were known for their dexterity or strength in handling various tasks.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Handl: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0534
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/handl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Handl in Braille

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

The name Handl in braille

How to sign the name Handl using Sign Language

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

The name Handl in sign language

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