Rusley

Rusley Meaning & Origin

About Rusley
The surname Rusley is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the surname Rusby. The name is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hrosbiorn," which combines the elements "hros," meaning horse, and "biorn," meaning bear. Over time, the name evolved to Rusby and eventually Rusley. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with horses and bears, such as strength or agility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rusley: 156
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 112,568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 S L IY0
🌐 IPA
/rusley*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rusley in Braille

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

The name Rusley in braille

How to sign the name Rusley using Sign Language

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

The name Rusley in sign language

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