Qualley

Qualley Meaning & Origin

About Qualley
The surname Qualley is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "kvalr," meaning "torment" or "anguish." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for their troubled or tormented nature. Over time, the surname Qualley has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Qualley: 573
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,582
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
QGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
Q040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W AO1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/kˈwΙ”li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Qualley in Braille

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

The name Qualley in braille

How to sign the name Qualley using Sign Language

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

The name Qualley in sign language

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