Cognomen ארל (Earl 
, Earle , Erl ) , worldwide, is a common surname. The family name ארל is characteristic of Jamaica, where it is quite a common surname, Barbados, and Isle of Man (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, it is commonest in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. More frequently, ארל is the forename as well as the last name.