Bodley

Bodley Meaning & Origin

About Bodley
The surname Bodley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English word "bodlic" or "bodlican," meaning "dweller by the dwelling place." The name Bodley was likely given to someone who lived near or worked at a dwelling or settlement. Over time, individuals with this surname spread across different regions, and their descendants continue to bear the name today.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bodley: 877
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27481
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bodley 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 Bodley is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B0340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 D L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΙ‘dli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bodley in Braille

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

The name Bodley in braille

How to sign the name Bodley using Sign Language

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

The name Bodley in sign language

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