About Idle
The surname Idle is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "idel," meaning "empty" or "unoccupied," suggesting that the name was given to someone who was idle or lazy. Alternatively, it could be a locational surname derived from places called Idle in West Yorkshire or Idle, near Bradford, which were named after the Old English word "idel" meaning "pasture" or "grazing land." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Idle can vary depending on its specific origin, but it generally relates to idleness or a location associated with grazing land.
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The surname Idle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Idle based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Idle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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