Cagley

Cagley Meaning & Origin

About Cagley
The surname Cagley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cagga" or "Cagge," which means "jester" or "clown." The suffix "-ley" indicates a clearing or meadow, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a meadow or clearing and had a playful or humorous nature. Over time, the surname Cagley has evolved and is now primarily found in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cagley: 548
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,016
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cagley 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C0240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 G L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkægli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cagley in Braille

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

The name Cagley in braille

How to sign the name Cagley using Sign Language

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

The name Cagley in sign language

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