Vahl Surname Guide

In census returns, Vahl often stands in for Wahl. The name is generally explained as “Foreigner”. Spelled with “v” instead of “w”, Vahl shows how the same name was heard and written differently. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. You may also find the name written Wahls, Wahle and Wal.

The 2010 census count for Vahl in the United States was 370, good for rank 55,505. That puts it inside the top 100,000 US surnames.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Wahl surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Vahl family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.