About Virgil
The surname Virgil is derived from the Latin personal name "Vergilius," which was originally a Roman clan name. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "vergilia," meaning "a twig or shoot," possibly indicating someone who lived near a place with abundant vegetation or was associated with agriculture. The name gained popularity due to the renowned Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, commonly known as Virgil, whose works, such as the Aeneid, greatly influenced Western literature. Today, the surname Virgil is primarily found among English-speaking communities.
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The surname Virgil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Virgil 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 Virgil is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Virgil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Virgil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.