About Cloy
The surname Cloy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cloeg," meaning "bell." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with bells, such as a bell ringer or a maker of bells. The name Cloy may also have been a nickname for someone who had a bell-like voice or a person who lived near a bell tower. Overall, the surname Cloy is associated with the bell-related profession or characteristics.
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The surname Cloy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cloy 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 Cloy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cloy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cloy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.