About Jelley
The surname Jelley is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gelly" or "gillie," meaning a servant or attendant. It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who worked as a servant or helper. Over time, the name Jelley became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various English-speaking countries today.
The surname Jelley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jelley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Jelley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jelley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.