Uhl

Uhl Meaning & Origin

About Uhl
The surname Uhl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "uol," meaning "owl." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either resembled an owl in appearance or had owl-like characteristics, such as being wise or having nocturnal habits. The surname Uhl is relatively uncommon and is found mainly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Uhl: 5,244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,476
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.78

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH1 L
🌐 IPA
/əl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Uhl in Braille

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

The name Uhl in braille

How to sign the name Uhl using Sign Language

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

The name Uhl in sign language

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