Critchley

Critchley Meaning & Origin

About Critchley
The surname Critchley is of English origin and is derived from a place name in Lancashire, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "cruc," meaning "cross," and "leah," meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the surname Critchley likely refers to someone who lived near or was associated with a cross in a wooded area or clearing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Critchley: 789
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,793
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Critchley 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
KRXL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CACA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C6032040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 CH L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrΙͺΚ§li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRXL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Critchley in Braille

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

The name Critchley in braille

How to sign the name Critchley using Sign Language

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

The name Critchley in sign language

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