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Astill Meaning & Origin

About Astill
The surname Astill is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "Γ¦stel," meaning "a measuring rod" or "a staff." It was likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a surveyor or a person who used a measuring rod in their profession. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a slender build. Overall, the surname Astill signifies a connection to measurement or a physical attribute.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Astill: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ASTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A2304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 S T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/astill*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Astill in Braille

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

The name Astill in braille

How to sign the name Astill using Sign Language

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

The name Astill in sign language

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