Pehl

Pehl Meaning & Origin

About Pehl
The surname Pehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pele," meaning "stake" or "pole." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary marker or a landmark such as a pole or stake. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with poles or stakes, such as a fence builder or a carpenter. The surname Pehl is relatively rare and can be found mainly in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pehl: 669
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,990
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/pɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pehl in Braille

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

The name Pehl in braille

How to sign the name Pehl using Sign Language

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

The name Pehl in sign language

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