Gully
Gully Meaning & Origin
About Gully
The surname Gully is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "gulley" or "gulie," which referred to a narrow channel or ravine. As a surname, Gully could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near such a feature or a locational name for someone from a place named Gully. Additionally, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a ditch digger or a watercourse maintenance worker. The surname Gully is relatively rare and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Gully is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Gully: 2,107
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 14233
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.71
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gully 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Gully in Braille
Here's how to represent Gully in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Gully using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Gully using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
