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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The surname Emil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Emil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.