Chimil

Chimil Meaning & Origin

About Chimil
The surname Chimil is of Mayan origin and is commonly found among the indigenous people of Guatemala. It is derived from the Mayan word "chimil," which means "to plant" or "to sow." The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in agriculture or farming. It reflects the importance of agriculture in Mayan culture and signifies a connection to the land and the cultivation of crops.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chimil: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chimil 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

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🔊 Soundex
C0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH IH1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/chimil*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chimil in Braille

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

The name Chimil in braille

How to sign the name Chimil using Sign Language

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

The name Chimil in sign language

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