Poly

Poly Meaning & Origin

About Poly
The surname Poly is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "polys," meaning "many" or "much." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered to be abundant, numerous, or prosperous. The name may have been given to individuals who had many children, possessed great wealth, or were known for their large families or extensive resources.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poly: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ‘li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poly in Braille

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

The name Poly in braille

How to sign the name Poly using Sign Language

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

The name Poly in sign language

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