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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The surname Anglesey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Anglesey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.