About Perl
The surname Perl is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "perl" or "perle," meaning "pearl." It is a metonymic occupational name given to a jeweler or someone who dealt with pearls. The surname Perl is relatively common among Jewish communities and can be found worldwide.
The surname Perl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Perl 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 Perl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Perl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.