Minkley

Minkley Meaning & Origin

About Minkley
The surname Minkley is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the place name "Minkley" or "Minkeley." However, the exact meaning and origin of the name are uncertain. It is possible that it could be derived from a combination of Old English elements, such as "myne" meaning "mine" or "mynster" meaning "monastery" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." As with many surnames, the meaning and origin of Minkley may have evolved over time and could have multiple interpretations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Minkley: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 NG K L IY0
🌐 IPA
/minkley*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Minkley in Braille

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

The name Minkley in braille

How to sign the name Minkley using Sign Language

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

The name Minkley in sign language

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