Byl
Byl Meaning & Origin
About Byl
The surname Byl is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name "Bile," which itself is a short form of the name "Wilhelm." The name Byl is primarily found in the Netherlands and Belgium. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Bile or Wilhelm. The name Byl may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was strong or had a forceful personality, as "byl" translates to "axe" in Dutch.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Byl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Byl: 443
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 47,791
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.15
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Byl 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 Byl is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Byl in Braille
Here's how to represent Byl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Byl using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Byl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
