Braley

Braley Meaning & Origin

About Braley
The surname Braley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Braga" or "Bragi," which means "the best" or "the foremost." The addition of the suffix "-ley" indicates a meadow or clearing, suggesting that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or owned a meadow associated with the personal name Braga. Over time, the surname Braley has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Braley: 3,924
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,423
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.33

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B6040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AE1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbræli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Braley in Braille

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

The name Braley in braille

How to sign the name Braley using Sign Language

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

The name Braley in sign language

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