Uehlein

Uehlein Meaning & Origin

About Uehlein
The surname Uehlein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ΓΌel," meaning "owl." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near an owl's nest or in an area associated with owls. The suffix "-lein" is a diminutive form, indicating "little" or "small," and was likely added to the name to denote a smaller owl or a person who resembled an owl in some way. Overall, the surname Uehlein can be interpreted as "little owl" or "owl-like."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Uehlein: 204
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90,495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Uehlein 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ALN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
UA
πŸ”Š Soundex
U0405
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L AY0 N
🌐 IPA
/uehlein*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Uehlein in Braille

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

The name Uehlein in braille

How to sign the name Uehlein using Sign Language

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

The name Uehlein in sign language

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