Koley

Koley Meaning & Origin

About Koley
The surname Koley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "colig," meaning "dark" or "swarthy." It is a descriptive surname that was likely used to identify individuals with a dark complexion or hair color. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Coley or Colley.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koley: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128,249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koley 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 Koley is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/koley*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koley in Braille

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

The name Koley in braille

How to sign the name Koley using Sign Language

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

The name Koley in sign language

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