Piller

Piller Meaning & Origin

About Piller
The surname Piller is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pil(l)e," meaning "arrow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in archery or perhaps a maker of arrows. The name may have also been given to someone with a swift or sharp nature, metaphorically likening them to an arrow. Over time, the surname Piller has spread to various parts of the world through migration and is now found in different cultures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Piller: 1,248
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,057
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɪlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Piller in Braille

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

The name Piller in braille

How to sign the name Piller using Sign Language

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

The name Piller in sign language

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