Galley

Galley Meaning & Origin

About Galley
The surname Galley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "galig" or "gale," meaning "gall," and may have been a nickname for someone with a bitter or caustic personality. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a gallows or a place where executions took place. Another possibility is that it originated as a metonymic occupational name for a person who made or used galleys, which were long, narrow ships propelled by oars and sails. The exact meaning of the surname Galley may vary depending on the specific historical context and region.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Galley: 1,128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,721
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgæli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galley in Braille

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

The name Galley in braille

How to sign the name Galley using Sign Language

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

The name Galley in sign language

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