About Only
The surname Only is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "anlic," meaning "solitary" or "alone." It is likely that the surname was originally given to someone who lived in a remote or isolated area, or it could have been a nickname for someone who preferred solitude. The surname Only signifies an individual who was seen as independent or self-reliant.
The surname Only is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Only 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 Only is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Only in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Only using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.