About Geils
The surname Geils is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Giles," which itself is a variant of the name "Giles" or "Aegidius." The name "Giles" comes from the Greek word "aigidion," meaning "young goat." Therefore, the surname Geils likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a young goat, such as agility or playfulness.
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The surname Geils is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Geils 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 Geils is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Geils in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Geils using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.