Kiehl

Kiehl Meaning & Origin

About Kiehl
The surname Kiehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kil," meaning "wedge" or "chisel." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a carpenter or a woodworker, specifically one who used a wedge or chisel in their trade. Over time, the surname Kiehl has evolved and may also have regional variations in spelling, such as Kiel or Kühle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kiehl: 1,902
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,406
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/kil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiehl in Braille

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

The name Kiehl in braille

How to sign the name Kiehl using Sign Language

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

The name Kiehl in sign language

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