About Pohl
The surname Pohl is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "pol," meaning "pool" or "puddle," and could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a small body of water. Alternatively, it could have originated as a nickname for someone with a calm or placid personality, as "pohl" can also mean "calm" or "quiet" in German. Additionally, Pohl could have been a habitational name for someone from any of the various places named Pohl in Germany.
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The surname Pohl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pohl 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 Pohl is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pohl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pohl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.