Argyle

Argyle Meaning & Origin

About Argyle
The surname Argyle is of Scottish origin and is derived from the ancient place name "Argyll" in western Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "Oirthir Ghaidheal," meaning "coastland of the Gaels." It refers to the region of Argyll, which was historically inhabited by the Gaels and is known for its picturesque coastline and rugged landscapes. The surname Argyle signifies a connection to this region and its Gaelic heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Argyle: 1,233
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,260
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARJL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A62040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 R G AY2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑrˌgaɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARJL', 'ARKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Argyle in Braille

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

The name Argyle in braille

How to sign the name Argyle using Sign Language

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

The name Argyle in sign language

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