About Foiles
The surname Foiles is of French origin and is derived from the word "foile," meaning "leaf" or "foliage." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with foliage, such as a forester or someone who gathered leaves. The name may also have been a nickname for someone with a leaf-like appearance or personality traits associated with leaves, such as being flexible or vibrant. Overall, the surname Foiles likely originated as a descriptive name for individuals connected to foliage in some way.
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The surname Foiles is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Foiles 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 Foiles is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Foiles in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Foiles using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.