Exley

Exley Meaning & Origin

About Exley
The surname Exley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ecgwulf" or "Ecgweald," meaning "edge of the wolf." Over time, the name evolved to "Ecgwulf's leah," which translates to "Ecgwulf's clearing." Eventually, it transformed into Exley. The name likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a clearing owned by a person named Ecgwulf. The surname Exley is relatively rare and is mainly found in Yorkshire, England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Exley: 1,350
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,896
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Exley 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

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E240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 K S L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ›ksli/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Exley in Braille

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

The name Exley in braille

How to sign the name Exley using Sign Language

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

The name Exley in sign language

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