About Basil
The surname Basil is derived from the given name Basil, which has Greek origins. It is derived from the Greek word "basileus," meaning "king" or "royal." As a surname, Basil likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from someone named Basil. It may have been used to denote a person of noble or regal lineage or someone who held a position of authority.
The surname Basil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Basil 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 Basil is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Basil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Basil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.