Nunnelley

Nunnelley Meaning & Origin

About Nunnelley
The surname Nunnelley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "nunne" meaning "nun" and the suffix "-ley" indicating a clearing or meadow. Therefore, the surname Nunnelley is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or worked at a meadow or clearing associated with a convent or nunnery. It is likely that the original bearers of this surname had some connection to a religious institution or were living in close proximity to one.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nunnelley: 528
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nunnelley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NNL
πŸ”Š Soundex
N05040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AH1 N IH0 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnΙ™nΙͺli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nunnelley in Braille

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

The name Nunnelley in braille

How to sign the name Nunnelley using Sign Language

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

The name Nunnelley in sign language

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