Illsley

Illsley Meaning & Origin

About Illsley
The surname Illsley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ealdsige," meaning "old victory" or "old strength." Over time, the name evolved to "Elsige" and eventually to "Illsley." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered wise or experienced. It is a relatively rare surname and is mainly found in the southern counties of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Illsley: 282
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,579
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Illsley 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

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IA
🔊 Soundex
I4240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 L Z L IY0
🌐 IPA
/illsley*/
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('ALSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I424

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Illsley in Braille

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

The name Illsley in braille

How to sign the name Illsley using Sign Language

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

The name Illsley in sign language

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