Cleverly

Cleverly Meaning & Origin

About Cleverly
The surname Cleverly is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "clever" which means skillful or adept. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was considered clever or intelligent in their profession or trade. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was quick-witted or astute. Overall, the surname Cleverly signifies a person who possesses cleverness or skill in their endeavors.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cleverly: 538
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLFRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C4010640
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 V ER0 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈklΙ›vΙ™rli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLFRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cleverly in Braille

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

The name Cleverly in braille

How to sign the name Cleverly using Sign Language

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

The name Cleverly in sign language

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