Ohl

Ohl Meaning & Origin

About Ohl
The surname Ohl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ol," meaning "oil." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with or sold oil, such as an oil merchant or an oil presser. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a smooth or oily complexion. Over time, variations of the surname Ohl have emerged, including Ohler, Ohling, and Ohland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ohl: 2,016
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,739
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/oʊl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ohl in Braille

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

The name Ohl in braille

How to sign the name Ohl using Sign Language

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

The name Ohl in sign language

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