Kerl

Kerl Meaning & Origin

About Kerl
The surname Kerl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kerl," meaning "man" or "fellow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was strong, brave, or manly. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed these qualities or who worked in a profession associated with masculinity, such as a soldier or a blacksmith. Over time, the surname Kerl has evolved and spread to different regions, carrying its original meaning of "man" or "fellow" with it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kerl: 627
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,812
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K064
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 L
🌐 IPA
/kərl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kerl in Braille

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

The name Kerl in braille

How to sign the name Kerl using Sign Language

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

The name Kerl in sign language

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