Quaal

Quaal Meaning & Origin

About Quaal
The surname Quaal is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kvalr," meaning "torment" or "anguish." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their troubled or tormented nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Quaal can trace their ancestry back to someone who was associated with anguish or torment in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Quaal: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
QGA
🔊 Soundex
Q040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/quaal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Quaal in Braille

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

The name Quaal in braille

How to sign the name Quaal using Sign Language

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

The name Quaal in sign language

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