Wiles

Wiles Meaning & Origin

About Wiles
The surname Wiles is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wile," meaning "trick" or "deception." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was cunning or sly. The name may have also been given to someone who was skilled at playing tricks or practical jokes. Overall, the surname Wiles suggests a connection to a person who possessed a clever or mischievous nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wiles: 13,105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/waɪlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALS', 'FLS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wiles in Braille

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

The name Wiles in braille

How to sign the name Wiles using Sign Language

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

The name Wiles in sign language

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