14,897 LYLE members around the world
Stay informed about LYLE Family online & offline events!
See our recent family gatherings
LYLE Family History
Recorded in many spellings as shown, this is an Anglo-French surname, but one of French origins, of which it has two. Whatever its origin, it was first introduced into England at or after the famous Norman Conquest of 1066, and could be topographical for someone who lived on an island. If so it is derived from the pre 7th century French word "isle", from the ultimate Latin "insula". The modern surname, found as Lisle, Liles, Lyal, Lyle, de Lisle, De L'Isle and de Lyle, is the result of the French definite article "le" becoming fused with "isle". Secondly the name can be locational from the French city of Lille, which also derives its name from the word "isle"...Who have we missed?
Tell us about any famous LYLE (or surname variant) you think we should add here. We will get our genealogists to check them out and add them to the list. Thanks!
Join the conversation with the LYLE tribe
- Find your LYLE ancestor
- Tell us about your LYLE Family
- Tell us about your LYLE ancestors
- Ask a question about the LYLE history
- Leave a message for LYLE family members
My family is from Timber Ridge/ Rockbridge, Virginia, United States. My John and Joseph Lacy Lyle are my relatives. The middle name Lacy has been passed down.
Matthew Lyle, John Lyle, Daniel Lyle, Samuel Lyle alive and married Janet Knox in 1680, Alexander Lacy Lyle - Birth 1804, Death 1874
Invite more LYLE family members!
Write an email address and click 'Invite' to share this page with more members of the LYLE tribe.
Log in or Register to invite others
Family Coat of Arms Generator
Why not see what your family crest could look like based on your own family characteristics?
Create CrestDiscover where the LYLE Family members live around the world
Explore where tribe members live today!
Show off the LYLE Family Crest…
Wear your crest with pride...plenty of products to choose from
