Jarl

Jarl Meaning & Origin

About Jarl
The surname Jarl is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "jarl," meaning "earl" or "nobleman." It was originally a title given to high-ranking officials or military commanders in medieval Scandinavia. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname, indicating a family's noble or aristocratic lineage. Today, the surname Jarl is found predominantly in Sweden and Norway, reflecting the historical significance of the title and its association with noble ancestry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jarl: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRL
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J064
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AA1 R L
🌐 IPA
/jarl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRL', 'ARL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jarl in Braille

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

The name Jarl in braille

How to sign the name Jarl using Sign Language

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

The name Jarl in sign language

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