Atwill

Atwill Meaning & Origin

About Atwill
The surname Atwill is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English phrase "at will," meaning "at pleasure" or "at one's own discretion." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who had a free or independent nature, or someone who acted as they pleased. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Atwill can be found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Atwill: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 T W IH1 L
🌐 IPA
/atwill*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Atwill in Braille

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

The name Atwill in braille

How to sign the name Atwill using Sign Language

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

The name Atwill in sign language

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