About Meils
The surname Meils is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "meil," meaning "mile." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who lived or worked near a milestone or had some association with measuring distances. The surname Meils may have been given to individuals who were responsible for maintaining or marking the milestones along roads or boundaries. Over time, the name Meils has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.
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The surname Meils is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Meils 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 Meils is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Meils in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Meils using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.