About Qualey
The surname Qualey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Caollaidhe, meaning "descendant of Caollaidhe." The name Caollaidhe itself is believed to come from the word "caol," which means "slender" or "narrow." Therefore, the surname Qualey likely originated as a nickname for someone who was slim or slender. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Qualey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Qualey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Qualey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Qualey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.