Kyles

Kyles Meaning & Origin

About Kyles
The surname Kyles is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "caol," meaning "narrow." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the region of Ayrshire in Scotland. The name likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a narrow passage or a narrow body of water. Over time, individuals with the surname Kyles may have migrated to different areas, leading to its presence in various parts of the world today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kyles: 4,911
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.66

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/kaɪlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kyles in Braille

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

The name Kyles in braille

How to sign the name Kyles using Sign Language

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

The name Kyles in sign language

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