Emil

Emil Meaning & Origin

About Emil
The surname Emil is of Germanic origin and is derived from the given name Emil, which itself comes from the Latin name Aemilius. The name Aemilius was derived from the Latin word "aemulus," meaning "rival" or "emulating." Therefore, the surname Emil is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was seen as a rival or competitor. It may have been given to individuals who displayed qualities of ambition, competitiveness, or a desire to excel.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Emil: 261
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
EANA
🔊 Soundex
E504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH0 M IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/ɛˈmil/
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('AML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Emil in Braille

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

The name Emil in braille

How to sign the name Emil using Sign Language

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

The name Emil in sign language

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