Sealy

Sealy Meaning & Origin

About Sealy
The surname Sealy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "saelig," meaning "blessed" or "fortunate." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was considered lucky or prosperous. Over time, the name evolved into Sealy and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Sealy can be found primarily in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sealy: 3,564
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IY1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsili/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sealy in Braille

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

The name Sealy in braille

How to sign the name Sealy using Sign Language

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

The name Sealy in sign language

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