Rühl

Rühl is a surname of German origin and, less commonly, a toponym in German-speaking areas. The name is written with an umlaut over the u, but in non-German texts it is frequently transcribed as Ruehl or Ruehl, and the Anglicized form Ruhl is common in English-speaking countries.

Origin and meaning: In onomastic sources, Rühl is usually treated as either a patronymic derived from a given name such as Rudolf, or as a habitational name from a place named Rühl or Ruhl in the German-speaking world. The precise origin can vary among families, and both pathways are found in historical records.

Geographic distribution: The surname is found throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and among descendants of German-speaking emigrants worldwide. Variants arise from spelling changes, transliteration, and regional pronunciation differences.

Notable bearers: The name has been borne by individuals in various fields, including science, the arts, and sports, contributing to its presence in both German-speaking regions and international contexts.

See also: Ruehl, Ruehl (disambiguation), Ruhl.