Bly
Bly Meaning & Origin
About Bly
The surname Bly is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "blig," meaning "blithe" or "cheerful," suggesting that the name was originally given to someone with a happy or lively disposition. Another possibility is that it is a variant of the surname Blyth, which is derived from the Old English word "blithe" or "blith," meaning "gentle" or "kind." Additionally, Bly could also be a locational surname, derived from places named Bly or Blyth in England. Overall, the surname Bly is likely to have originated from various sources, all related to positive qualities or specific locations.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Bly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Bly: 4,823
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 6,955
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.64
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bly 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 Bly is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Bly in Braille
Here's how to represent Bly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Bly using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Bly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
