TheNameDBPiles
OccupationalMeaning
A surname derived from an occupational term or plural form of 'pile,' referring to stakes or posts.
Etymology
From Old English 'pil' or Old French 'pile' (stakes or posts), with the addition of a plural or possessive suffix. The surname likely originated as an occupational designation for builders or workers associated with piles.
About the Piles Surname
Piles is an English occupational surname derived from the term for stakes or posts used in construction and fortification. The surname reflects medieval occupational naming practices.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation