About Bodily
The surname Bodily is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bodlic," meaning "messenger" or "herald." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position as a messenger or herald, or perhaps someone who had a reputation for being a good communicator or spokesperson. Over time, the surname Bodily has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
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The surname Bodily is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bodily 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 Bodily is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bodily in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bodily using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.