Chiles

Chiles Meaning & Origin

About Chiles
The surname Chiles is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ceol," meaning "ship," and the suffix "-es," denoting "son of." Therefore, the surname Chiles is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify someone as the "son of Ceol" or "son of the ship." It is likely that the surname was initially bestowed upon individuals who had a connection to ships or were involved in maritime activities. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Chiles, Childs, or Childe.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chiles: 4,936
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,831
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.67

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chiles based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈʧΙͺliz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chiles in Braille

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

The name Chiles in braille

How to sign the name Chiles using Sign Language

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

The name Chiles in sign language

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