Anglesey

Anglesey Meaning & Origin

About Anglesey
The surname Anglesey is of English origin and is derived from the place name Anglesey, which refers to an island off the northwest coast of Wales. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "Öngullsey," meaning "Hook Island," possibly referring to the shape of the island. Over time, individuals who hailed from Anglesey or had connections to the island adopted the surname Anglesey, which eventually became a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Anglesey: 270
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Ranking information for the surname Anglesey is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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A
🔊 Soundex
A524020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/anglesey*/
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('ANKLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Anglesey in Braille

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

The name Anglesey in braille

How to sign the name Anglesey using Sign Language

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

The name Anglesey in sign language

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