Mil

Mil Meaning & Origin

About Mil
The surname Mil is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mil," meaning "mile." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a milestone or a person who had traveled a significant distance. The surname Mil may also have been a nickname for someone who was known for their endurance or ability to cover long distances.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mil: 254
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ML
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 L
🌐 IPA
/mɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mil in Braille

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

The name Mil in braille

How to sign the name Mil using Sign Language

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

The name Mil in sign language

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