Meils

Meils Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Meils: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/meils*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meils in Braille

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

The name Meils in braille

How to sign the name Meils using Sign Language

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.

The name Meils in sign language

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