About Lyle
The surname Lyle is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "l'isle," meaning "island." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or on an island. The name Lyle may also have been used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a small island-like feature or a place surrounded by water. Overall, the surname Lyle signifies a connection to an island or a place with island-like characteristics.
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The surname Lyle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lyle 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 Lyle is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lyle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lyle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.