Ainsley

Ainsley Meaning & Origin

About Ainsley
The surname Ainsley is of Scottish origin and is derived from a place name in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "an" meaning "one" and "leah" meaning "woodland" or "clearing," thus suggesting that the name refers to someone who lived near or in a solitary woodland clearing. Over time, the surname Ainsley has spread beyond Scotland and is now found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ainsley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ainsley: 602
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,076
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ainsley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANSL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A05240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 N S L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈeΙͺnsli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ainsley in Braille

Here's how to represent Ainsley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ainsley in braille

How to sign the name Ainsley using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ainsley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ainsley in sign language

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