Kegley

Kegley Meaning & Origin

About Kegley
The surname Kegley is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kegel," meaning "cone" or "peg." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold wooden pegs or cones. Over time, the name Kegley may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a conical or pointed shape to their head or nose. Today, individuals with the surname Kegley can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the states of Virginia and West Virginia.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kegley: 3,391
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,587
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kegley 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
K0240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EH1 G L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkΙ›gli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kegley in Braille

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

The name Kegley in braille

How to sign the name Kegley using Sign Language

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

The name Kegley in sign language

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