Jolliffe

Jolliffe Meaning & Origin

About Jolliffe
The surname Jolliffe is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "joli," meaning "joyful" or "merry." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was cheerful or lively in nature. Over time, the name evolved into Jolliffe and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Jolliffe can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jolliffe: 997
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,934
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jolliffe 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

📇 Metaphone
JLF
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J04010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AA1 L IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɑlɪf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JLF', 'ALF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jolliffe in Braille

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

The name Jolliffe in braille

How to sign the name Jolliffe using Sign Language

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

The name Jolliffe in sign language

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