Qual

Qual Meaning & Origin

About Qual
The surname Qual is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "qual," meaning "torture" or "anguish." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for causing distress or torment to others. Over time, the surname Qual may have been adopted by individuals who exhibited qualities associated with suffering or hardship.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Qual: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Qual in Braille

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

The name Qual in braille

How to sign the name Qual using Sign Language

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

The name Qual in sign language

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