Oley

Oley Meaning & Origin

About Oley
The surname Oley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Olla" or "Olli," which was a short form of various compound names beginning with "Od-" or "Ot-." The name Oley was primarily found in the East Anglia region of England. Over time, it evolved into a surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Oley can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oley: 516
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,094
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
OA
πŸ”Š Soundex
O400
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈoʊli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oley in Braille

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

The name Oley in braille

How to sign the name Oley using Sign Language

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

The name Oley in sign language

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