Bresley

Bresley Meaning & Origin

About Bresley
The surname Bresley is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Brasley or Brasley. It is derived from a place name, possibly from a lost medieval village or hamlet. The exact meaning of Bresley is uncertain, but it is likely to have originated from Old English or Old Norse elements, possibly meaning "woodland clearing" or "meadow near the hill." As with many surnames, the meaning may have evolved over time and can vary depending on regional dialects and historical context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bresley: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bresley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EH1 S L IY0
🌐 IPA
/bresley*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bresley in Braille

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

The name Bresley in braille

How to sign the name Bresley using Sign Language

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

The name Bresley in sign language

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