About Nehl
The surname Nehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nele," meaning "needle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a tailor or a seamstress. The name may have also been given to someone who was thin or had a pointed or sharp appearance. Overall, the surname Nehl is associated with the occupation or physical characteristics related to sewing or needles.
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The surname Nehl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nehl based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Nehl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nehl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.