Oxley

Oxley Meaning & Origin

About Oxley
The surname Oxley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "oxa" meaning "ox" and "leah" meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Oxley can be interpreted as "the clearing or meadow where oxen graze." This surname was likely given to individuals who lived near or worked in such a location.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oxley: 4,315
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,694
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.46

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

Pronunciation

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πŸ”Š Soundex
O240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 K S L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ‘ksli/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oxley in Braille

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

The name Oxley in braille

How to sign the name Oxley using Sign Language

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

The name Oxley in sign language

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