What does the surname Wylie mean?

The surname Wylie means "Crafty, cunning, or wily in character.". It is of Scottish origin.

How common is the Wylie surname?

There are approximately 8,500 people with the surname Wylie in the United States.

Are there Wylie soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 426 soldiers with the Wylie surname appear in Civil War records.

Wylie

Descriptive

Meaning

Crafty, cunning, or wily in character.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word 'wīl' meaning deceit or cunning, which became a Scots epithet. The surname may also have topographic origins from a place name in Scotland.

About the Wylie Surname

A Scottish surname that may derive from either a personal characteristic or a place name. The name has been established in Scottish records for several centuries.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,500 bearers in the United States #1,214 most common surname

Rare Common

Common in Scotland, particularly in the Lowlands and border regions.

Wylie Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Wylie Surname

Charles Wylie

Quick Facts

Origin: Scottish
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: 15th century
Estimated Bearers: 8,500

War Records

426 soldiers with the Wylie surname found in Civil War records.

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