Bully

Bully Meaning & Origin

About Bully
The surname Bully is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bule," meaning "bull." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strong, powerful, or bullish in nature. Over time, the surname Bully may have been used to describe individuals who exhibited characteristics associated with a bull, such as being stubborn or aggressive.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bully: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbʊli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bully in Braille

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

The name Bully in braille

How to sign the name Bully using Sign Language

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

The name Bully in sign language

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