About Veil
The surname Veil is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "veil" or "veile," meaning "veil" or "mantle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore a veil or a metonymic occupational name for someone who made or sold veils. The surname Veil may also have been used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a place named Veil or Veille.
The surname Veil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Veil 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 Veil is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Veil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Veil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.