About Jolly
The surname Jolly 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 Jolly became a hereditary surname and is now found worldwide.
The surname Jolly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jolly 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 Jolly is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jolly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jolly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.