Kuhls

Kuhls Meaning & Origin

About Kuhls
The surname Kuhls is of German origin and is derived from the word "Kuhl," meaning "cool" or "calm" in German. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a calm or composed demeanor. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their level-headedness or ability to remain collected in challenging situations. Over time, the surname Kuhls became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kuhls: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/kuhls*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kuhls in Braille

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

The name Kuhls in braille

How to sign the name Kuhls using Sign Language

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

The name Kuhls in sign language

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