Coyle

Coyle Meaning & Origin

About Coyle
The surname Coyle is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Mac Giolla Chomhghaill," meaning "son of the servant of St. Comhghall." The name Coyle is primarily found in the province of Ulster in Ireland. It is believed to have originated from a sept (clan) that served as hereditary keepers of the bell of St. Comhghall, an early Irish saint. Over time, the name Coyle has evolved and become a relatively common surname in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Coyle: 19,931
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,800
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.76

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OY1 L
🌐 IPA
/kɔɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Coyle in Braille

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

The name Coyle in braille

How to sign the name Coyle using Sign Language

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

The name Coyle in sign language

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