Kuehl

Kuehl Meaning & Origin

About Kuehl
The surname Kuehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kühel," meaning "cool" or "calm." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a calm or composed demeanor. Over time, the surname Kuehl became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuehl: 4,918
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6847
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.67

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kuehl based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UH1 L
🌐 IPA
/kʊl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuehl in Braille

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

The name Kuehl in braille

How to sign the name Kuehl using Sign Language

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

The name Kuehl in sign language

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