About Neil
The surname Neil is of Irish and Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Niall, which means "champion" or "cloud." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named Niall. The name Niall was historically associated with kings and warriors, and it is believed to have been introduced to Ireland by the Norse invaders. Today, the surname Neil is found worldwide, often spelled in various ways, and is still associated with qualities such as strength, bravery, and leadership.
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The surname Neil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Neil 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 Neil is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Neil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Neil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.