Motley

Motley Meaning & Origin

About Motley
The surname Motley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "motley" or "moteley," which referred to a multicolored fabric or garment. As a surname, Motley could have been a nickname for someone who frequently wore colorful or varied clothing. Alternatively, it could have been a locational surname for someone who lived near a place called Motley or Moteley. Overall, the surname Motley is associated with diversity, colorfulness, or a specific location.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Motley: 10,274
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.48

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 T L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ‘tli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Motley in Braille

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

The name Motley in braille

How to sign the name Motley using Sign Language

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

The name Motley in sign language

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