Nealy

Nealy Meaning & Origin

About Nealy
The surname Nealy is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac an Fhailghigh, meaning "son of the stranger." It is believed to have originated from a person who was considered an outsider or a stranger in a particular community. Over time, the name evolved into Nealy, and individuals with this surname may have ancestors who were newcomers or foreigners in their respective communities.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nealy: 4,485
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.52

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NL
πŸ”Š Soundex
N040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnili/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nealy in Braille

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

The name Nealy in braille

How to sign the name Nealy using Sign Language

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

The name Nealy in sign language

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