Manly

Manly Meaning & Origin

About Manly
The surname Manly is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "manlic," meaning "manly" or "masculine." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with strength, courage, or virility. The surname may have also been given to someone who lived in a place with a similar name, such as Manley in Cheshire or Manley in Devon. Overall, the surname Manly signifies attributes traditionally associated with masculinity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Manly: 1,511
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,337
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MNL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0540
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 N L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmænli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Manly in Braille

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

The name Manly in braille

How to sign the name Manly using Sign Language

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

The name Manly in sign language

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