Poley

Poley Meaning & Origin

About Poley
The surname Poley is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "poli" or "pole," meaning a pool or pond. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked at a pool or pond. The name Poley may also have been a nickname for someone who had a connection to water or had a calm and peaceful nature. Overall, the surname Poley is associated with a geographical or descriptive origin related to water.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poley: 984
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpoʊli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poley in Braille

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

The name Poley in braille

How to sign the name Poley using Sign Language

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

The name Poley in sign language

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