Smal

Smal Meaning & Origin

About Smal
The surname Smal is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "smal," which means narrow or slender in Dutch. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was thin or had a slender build. The name may have been given to distinguish individuals with this physical characteristic from others in the community. Over time, the surname Smal became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smal: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SML
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M AO1 L
🌐 IPA
/smal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SML', 'XML')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smal in Braille

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

The name Smal in braille

How to sign the name Smal using Sign Language

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

The name Smal in sign language

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