Scholey

Scholey Meaning & Origin

About Scholey
The surname Scholey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scol," meaning "shelter" or "hut." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a shelter or hut, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked in or owned such a place. Over time, the spelling variations of the surname have included Scholey, Schooley, and Schole. Today, individuals with the surname Scholey can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scholey: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
XL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S2040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH OW1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚƒoʊli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('XL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scholey in Braille

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

The name Scholey in braille

How to sign the name Scholey using Sign Language

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

The name Scholey in sign language

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