Woehl

Woehl Meaning & Origin

About Woehl
The surname Woehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wol," meaning "well" or "good." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be good-natured, kind, or virtuous. Over time, the surname Woehl became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the positive qualities associated with the original bearer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Woehl: 487
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,193
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/woʊl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Woehl in Braille

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

The name Woehl in braille

How to sign the name Woehl using Sign Language

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

The name Woehl in sign language

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