Dilley

Dilley Meaning & Origin

About Dilley
The surname Dilley is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Dilly," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Dionysius." Dionysius is a Greek name meaning "follower of Dionysus," the Greek god of wine and revelry. Therefore, the surname Dilley likely originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with or exhibited characteristics of Dionysus, such as being lively, cheerful, or fond of festivities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dilley: 5,692
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,036
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.93

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙͺli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dilley in Braille

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

The name Dilley in braille

How to sign the name Dilley using Sign Language

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

The name Dilley in sign language

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