Pile
Pile Meaning & Origin
About Pile
The surname Pile is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "pile," meaning a stake or post, and may have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a boundary marker or a post used for fencing. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Pyle, which originated from the Old English word "pil," meaning a pointed hill or peak, and could have been a locational name for someone who lived near such a geographical feature. The surname Pile may also have originated as a nickname for someone with a pointed or prominent feature, such as a pointed nose or chin.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Pile is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Pile: 1,403
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 19296
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.48
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pile based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Pile in Braille
Here's how to represent Pile in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Pile using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Pile using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
