Jehl

Jehl Meaning & Origin

About Jehl
The surname Jehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "jehel" or "jehelich," meaning "generous" or "bountiful." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was known for their generosity or kindness. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Jehl can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jehl: 232
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JL
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/jehl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JL', 'AL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jehl in Braille

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

The name Jehl in braille

How to sign the name Jehl using Sign Language

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

The name Jehl in sign language

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