Squalls

Squalls Meaning & Origin

About Squalls
The surname Squalls is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scylfe," meaning "a sudden gust of wind." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their quick temper or unpredictable nature. The name Squalls may also have been given to individuals who lived in an area prone to sudden gusts of wind or storms.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Squalls: 209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKLS
🗽 NYSIIS
SGA
🔊 Soundex
S2042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K W AO1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/skwɔlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Squalls in Braille

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

The name Squalls in braille

How to sign the name Squalls using Sign Language

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

The name Squalls in sign language

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