About Jolley
The surname Jolley is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "joli," meaning "joyful" or "merry." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who had a cheerful or lively personality. Over time, the name Jolley became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found across various English-speaking countries.
The surname Jolley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jolley 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 Jolley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jolley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jolley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.