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.
The surname Manly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Manly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.