Kyhl

Kyhl Meaning & Origin

About Kyhl
The surname Kyhl is of Danish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kýll," meaning "wedge" or "peg." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strong or sturdy, or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a carpenter or woodworker who made or used wedges. Over time, the surname Kyhl has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kyhl: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125,282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
C
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 L D
🌐 IPA
/kyhl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kyhl in Braille

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

The name Kyhl in braille

How to sign the name Kyhl using Sign Language

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

The name Kyhl in sign language

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