About Kahl
The surname Kahl is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kale" or "kal," which means "bald" or "bare." As a surname, Kahl could have been a nickname for someone with a bald head or sparse hair. Alternatively, it could have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived in a place called Kahl or Kahlen. The name could also have Jewish origins, derived from the Hebrew name "Kahal," meaning "congregation" or "community." Ultimately, the specific meaning of the surname Kahl would depend on its historical context and the region in which it originated.
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The surname Kahl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kahl 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 Kahl is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kahl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kahl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.