About Rail
The surname Rail is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rahl," meaning a narrow path or track. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a narrow path or track. The name Rail may also have been a nickname for a slender or thin person. Overall, the meaning of the surname Rail is associated with a narrow path or track, or someone who is slender.
The surname Rail is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rail 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 Rail is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rail in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rail using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.