Costley

Costley Meaning & Origin

About Costley
The surname Costley is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "costly," meaning expensive or valuable. It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was wealthy or extravagant. Over time, it evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Costley may have ancestors who were known for their wealth or luxurious lifestyle.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Costley: 1,841
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,818
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C02340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 S T L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ‘stli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Costley in Braille

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

The name Costley in braille

How to sign the name Costley using Sign Language

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

The name Costley in sign language

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