Pihl

Pihl Meaning & Origin

About Pihl
The surname Pihl is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "píla," meaning "arrow." It is a topographic or occupational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked with arrows. The name may have been initially used to denote a skilled archer or a fletcher, someone who made or sold arrows. Over time, the surname Pihl has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pihl: 693
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,036
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pihl based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 L
🌐 IPA
/pɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pihl in Braille

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

The name Pihl in braille

How to sign the name Pihl using Sign Language

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

The name Pihl in sign language

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