About Joly
The surname Joly is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "joli," meaning "pretty" or "handsome." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was attractive or charming. Over time, it became a hereditary surname and is now found among French-speaking populations around the world.
The surname Joly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Joly 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 Joly is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Joly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Joly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.