Scherl

Scherl Meaning & Origin

About Scherl
The surname Scherl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scherl," meaning "little devil" or "imp." It is a nickname surname that likely originated as a playful or teasing nickname for someone with mischievous or impish characteristics. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their lively or spirited nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scherl: 151
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2064
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER1 L
🌐 IPA
/scherl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRL', 'SKRL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S264

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scherl in Braille

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

The name Scherl in braille

How to sign the name Scherl using Sign Language

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

The name Scherl in sign language

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