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