Maehl

Maehl Meaning & Origin

About Maehl
The surname Maehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mehel," meaning "meal" or "flour." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of flour or meal. Over time, the surname Maehl may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a mill or had some association with milling activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maehl: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ML
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/maehl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maehl in Braille

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

The name Maehl in braille

How to sign the name Maehl using Sign Language

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

The name Maehl in sign language

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