Lilley

Lilley Meaning & Origin

About Lilley
The surname Lilley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "lily," which refers to the flower. As a surname, Lilley could have been a nickname for someone who resembled a lily in some way, such as having fair or delicate features. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a field or garden of lilies. The surname Lilley is relatively common in England and has variations such as Liley and Lillie.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lilley: 7,780
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,557
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.64

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙͺli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lilley in Braille

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

The name Lilley in braille

How to sign the name Lilley using Sign Language

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

The name Lilley in sign language

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