Kile

Kile Meaning & Origin

About Kile
The surname Kile is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "caol," meaning "narrow" or "slender." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a narrow or slender feature, such as a narrow passage or a narrow piece of land. The name Kile may also have been a nickname for a thin or slender person. Over time, variations of the surname Kile have emerged, including Kyle and Kyll.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kile: 5,234
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6486
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.77

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 L
🌐 IPA
/kaɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kile in Braille

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

The name Kile in braille

How to sign the name Kile using Sign Language

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

The name Kile in sign language

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