Piehl

Piehl Meaning & Origin

About Piehl
The surname Piehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pil," meaning "arrow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in archery or had a swift and accurate aim. The name may have been given to individuals who were hunters, soldiers, or had a connection to the sport of archery. Over time, the surname Piehl has evolved and spread to various regions, including Scandinavia, where it is also found.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Piehl: 1,278
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,697
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/pil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Piehl in Braille

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

The name Piehl in braille

How to sign the name Piehl using Sign Language

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

The name Piehl in sign language

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