WILES
Wiles
Wiles is a surname of English origin, derived from the medieval personal name "Wille", itself a short form of the name "William". The name "William" originates from the Germanic elements "wil", meaning "will" or "desire", and "helm", meaning "helmet" or "protection".
The first recorded instance of the surname Wiles dates back to the 13th century in England. Variations of the surname include "Wilis", "Willes", and "Wiles". Over the centuries, the surname has evolved and spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
The Wiles family name can be found in historical records relating to various regions of England, such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Norfolk. The bearers of the surname have been linked to a variety of occupations, including farmers, tradesmen, and labourers.
Notable individuals with the surname Wiles include the mathematician Andrew Wiles, known for proving Fermat's Last Theorem, one of the most famous problems in the history of mathematics.
The Wiles surname continues to be passed down through generations, with many individuals proudly bearing the name and contributing to their communities in diverse ways.
References:
- Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M. (2006). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 5,823 people named Wiles in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,622nd most common surname in Britain. Around 89 in a million people in Britain are named Wiles.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan