Sligh

Sligh Meaning & Origin

About Sligh
The surname Sligh is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sly," meaning cunning or crafty. It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was clever or sly in their actions or behavior. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Sligh can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sligh: 1,745
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16470
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S4020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S L AY1
🌐 IPA
/slaΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SL', 'XL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sligh in Braille

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

The name Sligh in braille

How to sign the name Sligh using Sign Language

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

The name Sligh in sign language

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