About Ill
The surname Ill is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "il," meaning "bad" or "evil." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with negative or unfavorable characteristics. The name may have been given to individuals who were considered unlucky or had a reputation for being difficult or troublesome.
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The surname Ill is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ill 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 Ill is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ill in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ill using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.