Folley

Folley Meaning & Origin

About Folley
The surname Folley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "folc" meaning "people" or "tribe." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a leader or representative of a particular group or community. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Folley, Folly, or Fowley.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Folley: 541
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙ‘li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Folley in Braille

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

The name Folley in braille

How to sign the name Folley using Sign Language

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

The name Folley in sign language

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