Quale

Quale Meaning & Origin

About Quale
The surname Quale is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kvalr," meaning "torment" or "anguish." It is believed to have originally been 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 Quale can be found primarily in Norway and other Scandinavian countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Quale: 749
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,001
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
QGA
🔊 Soundex
Q040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/kweɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Quale in Braille

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

The name Quale in braille

How to sign the name Quale using Sign Language

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

The name Quale in sign language

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