Seyl

Seyl Meaning & Origin

About Seyl
The surname Seyl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "seil," meaning "rope" or "cord." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or worked with ropes. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in rope-making or had a skill related to ropes, such as a sailor or a person who used ropes in their trade. Over time, the surname Seyl has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Seyl: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/seyl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Seyl in Braille

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

The name Seyl in braille

How to sign the name Seyl using Sign Language

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

The name Seyl in sign language

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