Nordahl

Nordahl Meaning & Origin

About Nordahl
The surname Nordahl is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse elements "nord," meaning "north," and "dalr," meaning "valley." It is a locational surname typically associated with individuals who lived in or near a valley in the northern regions of Scandinavia. The name signifies a geographical origin and is commonly found in countries such as Norway and Sweden.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nordahl: 681
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,499
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRTL
🔊 Soundex
N06304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R D AA0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɔrdɑl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nordahl in Braille

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

The name Nordahl in braille

How to sign the name Nordahl using Sign Language

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

The name Nordahl in sign language

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