Likely

Likely Meaning & Origin

About Likely
The surname Likely is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "likly," meaning "probable" or "likely." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be reliable, trustworthy, or dependable. Over time, the name Likely became a hereditary surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Likely can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Likely: 574
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L02040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 K L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlaΙͺkli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Likely in Braille

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

The name Likely in braille

How to sign the name Likely using Sign Language

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

The name Likely in sign language

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