About Folly
The surname Folly is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "folie," meaning "foolishness" or "madness." It was likely a nickname given to someone who displayed eccentric or foolish behavior, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone who lived near a place associated with folly or foolishness. The surname Folly ultimately reflects a playful or humorous nature.
The surname Folly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Folly 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 Folly is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Folly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Folly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.