Handly

Handly Meaning & Origin

About Handly
The surname Handly is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "handlic," meaning "handy" or "skillful." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled or adept at using their hands. The name Handly may have been given to individuals who were craftsmen, artisans, or had any occupation that required manual dexterity and skill. Over time, the surname Handly has evolved and may have variations in spelling such as Handley or Handleye.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Handly: 427
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,268
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HNTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H05340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 N D L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhændli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Handly in Braille

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

The name Handly in braille

How to sign the name Handly using Sign Language

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

The name Handly in sign language

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