Ochal

Ochal Meaning & Origin

About Ochal
The surname Ochal is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "ochlać," which means "to shave" or "to shear." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a barber or a shearer of sheep. Over time, the surname Ochal became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ochal: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AXL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
OA
πŸ”Š Soundex
O204
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 CH AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/ochal*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AXL', 'AKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ochal in Braille

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

The name Ochal in braille

How to sign the name Ochal using Sign Language

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

The name Ochal in sign language

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