Hile

Hile Meaning & Origin

About Hile
The surname Hile is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hile," meaning "favor" or "protection." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered a protector or benefactor within their community. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hile can be found across the world, particularly in countries with Germanic roots.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hile: 2,685
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11675
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.91

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 L
🌐 IPA
/haɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hile in Braille

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

The name Hile in braille

How to sign the name Hile using Sign Language

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

The name Hile in sign language

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