Wahl

Wahl Meaning & Origin

About Wahl
The surname Wahl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wahelen," meaning "to choose" or "to select." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in the process of choosing or electing, such as an election official or a person responsible for selecting candidates. Over time, the surname Wahl became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Wahl can be found worldwide, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wahl: 13,253
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2716
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.49

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/wɑl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wahl in Braille

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

The name Wahl in braille

How to sign the name Wahl using Sign Language

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

The name Wahl in sign language

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