Wile

Wile Meaning & Origin

About Wile
The surname Wile is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wīl," meaning "will" or "desire." It was often used as a nickname for someone who was determined or strong-willed. The name may also have originated as a shortened form of the given name William. Overall, the surname Wile signifies a person with a strong will or determination.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wile: 1,662
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,080
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 L
🌐 IPA
/waɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wile in Braille

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

The name Wile in braille

How to sign the name Wile using Sign Language

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

The name Wile in sign language

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