TheNameDBWiles
DescriptiveMeaning
Plural of wile, referring to tricks or stratagems, or derived from a place name.
Etymology
Possibly from Old English 'wile' (trick, stratagem) used as a descriptive surname, or from a place name element. The exact etymology remains uncertain and may vary by individual family line.
About the Wiles Surname
An English surname of uncertain origin, possibly descriptive or topographic. The name has achieved modern prominence through notable bearers in mathematics and academia.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and English-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Andrew Wiles (mathematician)