Kuhl

Kuhl Meaning & Origin

About Kuhl
The surname Kuhl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kuol," meaning "cool" or "calm." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who possessed a calm and composed demeanor. Over time, the surname Kuhl became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuhl: 5,872
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5877
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.99

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kuhl 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 AH1 L
🌐 IPA
/kəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuhl in Braille

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

The name Kuhl in braille

How to sign the name Kuhl using Sign Language

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

The name Kuhl in sign language

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