Stiles

Stiles Meaning & Origin

About Stiles
The surname Stiles is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "stigel" or "stigol," which means a narrow path or a stile, a structure used to cross over a fence or wall. As a surname, Stiles could have been given to someone who lived near a stile or worked as a stile maker. It could also have been a nickname for someone who was agile or nimble, as stiles require a certain level of dexterity to navigate. Overall, the surname Stiles is associated with pathways, crossings, or agility.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stiles: 21,357
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1689
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stiles 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/staΙͺlz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stiles in Braille

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

The name Stiles in braille

How to sign the name Stiles using Sign Language

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

The name Stiles in sign language

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