About Vile
The surname Vile is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "fīl," meaning "dirty" or "foul," suggesting that the name was originally given to someone who had a less than favorable reputation or was associated with uncleanliness. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wicked or evil. Additionally, Vile could be a variant spelling of the surname Vial, which is derived from the Old French word "vial," meaning "vial" or "flask," and may have been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of such containers.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vile based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Vile in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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