MICHAIL
Michail
Michail is a British surname with roots in Greece. The name is derived from the Greek given name Michail, which is the equivalent of the English name Michael. The surname Michail is most commonly found among people of Greek descent living in the United Kingdom.
The name Michail may have been brought to the UK by Greek immigrants who settled in the country over the years. It is likely that individuals bearing the surname Michail have ancestors who hailed from Greece or Cyprus.
Like many surnames of Greek origin, Michail is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the father's name. In this case, Michail is a variation of the name Michael, which means "who is like God" in Hebrew.
The surname Michail may have variations in spelling due to transliteration from the Greek alphabet. Some alternate spellings of the surname may include Michalis or Michailidis.
Individuals with the surname Michail can be found across the UK, with concentrations in areas with significant Greek communities such as London, Birmingham, and Manchester. The name Michail carries with it a sense of Greek heritage and identity, reflecting the rich cultural diversity found in Britain.
There are approximately 31 people named Michail in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Michail.
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