Feil
Feil Meaning & Origin
About Feil
The surname Feil is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle High German word "veil" or "veile," meaning "veil" or "scarf," and could have been a nickname for someone who wore or made veils. Another possibility is that it originated from the Old High German word "filu," meaning "much" or "many," and could have been a descriptive surname for someone who had many possessions or was wealthy. Additionally, Feil could also be a variant of the surname Fehl, which means "error" or "mistake" in German and might have been a nickname for someone who was prone to making mistakes.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Feil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Feil: 1,070
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 23675
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.36
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Feil 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Feil in Braille
Here's how to represent Feil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Feil using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Feil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
