Fairly

Fairly Meaning & Origin

About Fairly
The surname Fairly is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "fairli," meaning "beautiful" or "lovely." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place called Fairley or Fairleigh. The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was fair or beautiful in appearance. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fairly: 270
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F0640
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 R L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙ›rli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fairly in Braille

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

The name Fairly in braille

How to sign the name Fairly using Sign Language

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

The name Fairly in sign language

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