Sly
Sly Meaning & Origin
About Sly
The surname Sly is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "sly," meaning cunning or crafty, and was likely used as a nickname for someone who possessed these qualities. Alternatively, it could have originated as a topographical name for someone who lived near a hill or slope, as "sly" can also refer to a gentle incline. Overall, the surname Sly suggests characteristics of cleverness or a geographical association with a slope or hill.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Sly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Sly: 3,205
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 10,050
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.09
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sly based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Sly in Braille
Here's how to represent Sly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Sly using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Sly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
