Rolley

Rolley Meaning & Origin

About Rolley
The surname Rolley is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Rolf" or "Rollo," which itself is a diminutive form of the Old Norse name "Hrolfr." The name "Rolley" signifies "famous wolf" or "renowned wolf," with "wolf" representing strength and bravery. It is likely that the surname was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone who displayed these characteristics or had a connection to wolves. Over time, the name Rolley has evolved and been passed down through generations as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rolley: 843
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,333
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrΙ‘li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rolley in Braille

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

The name Rolley in braille

How to sign the name Rolley using Sign Language

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

The name Rolley in sign language

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