Squirrel

Squirrel Meaning & Origin

About Squirrel
The surname Squirrel is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "squirel" or "squirrell," which referred to the small, bushy-tailed animal. It is believed that the surname was originally given as a nickname to someone who resembled or had characteristics similar to a squirrel, such as being agile, quick, or having a lively nature. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Squirrel: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Squirrel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKRL
🗽 NYSIIS
SGA
🔊 Soundex
S20604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K W ER1 AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/skwərəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S264

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Squirrel in Braille

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

The name Squirrel in braille

How to sign the name Squirrel using Sign Language

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

The name Squirrel in sign language

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