Calley

Calley Meaning & Origin

About Calley
The surname Calley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cawel," meaning "cold" or "cool." It is a locational surname, typically associated with places named Calley or Cawley, which were likely named after their cold or cool climate. Over time, individuals living in or near these places adopted the surname Calley, which has since become a relatively uncommon surname.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Calley: 737
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,412
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calley in Braille

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

The name Calley in braille

How to sign the name Calley using Sign Language

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

The name Calley in sign language

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