Herl

Herl Meaning & Origin

About Herl
The surname Herl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herl," meaning "noble" or "exalted." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered noble or distinguished. The name Herl may have been given to individuals who displayed qualities associated with nobility, such as bravery, honor, or leadership. Over time, this surname became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Herl: 532
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,976
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H064
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 L
🌐 IPA
/hərl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Herl in Braille

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

The name Herl in braille

How to sign the name Herl using Sign Language

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

The name Herl in sign language

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