Karl Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Karl Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Karl family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 5
Plasterer 2
Gardener 1
Cooper 1
Bar Labourer 1
Hair Dresser 1
Living On Own Means 1
Butler Domestic 1
Domestic Servant 1
Labourer 1
Oilman 1
Secretary To A ? 1
Watch Maker 1
Cook Domestic Servant 1
Plate Layer 1
Butcher 1

Karl Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Carl 75% 2,711
2 Keirle 50% 653
3 Keirl 60% 430
4 Kearle 67% 351
5 Kearl 80% 258
6 Kerle 60% 258
7 Karl 100% 206
8 Karle 80% 170
9 Kerl 75% 128

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The surname Karl is the 7th most popular variant of Carl.

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