Pahl

Pahl Meaning & Origin

About Pahl
The surname Pahl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pahel" or "pahil," meaning "little" or "small." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was small in stature or had a diminutive personality. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pahl: 3,864
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8518
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/pɑl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pahl in Braille

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

The name Pahl in braille

How to sign the name Pahl using Sign Language

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

The name Pahl in sign language

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