TheNameDBPile
OccupationalMeaning
A surname derived from an occupational term for someone who made or worked with piles or stakes.
Etymology
From Old English 'pil' or Old French 'pile' (a stake, post, or fortification), referring to builders or workers in construction. The surname likely originated as an occupational designation in medieval England.
About the Pile Surname
Pile is an English occupational surname derived from the term for stakes or posts used in construction. The surname has been documented in English records since the medieval period.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation