Pillow

Pillow Meaning & Origin

About Pillow
The surname Pillow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "pilwe" or "pyle," meaning a soft cushion or pillow. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was either soft-spoken, gentle, or had a comforting nature. The name may have also been given to someone who made or sold pillows. Over time, the surname Pillow has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pillow: 3,103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10382
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɪloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', 'PLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pillow in Braille

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

The name Pillow in braille

How to sign the name Pillow using Sign Language

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

The name Pillow in sign language

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