Smalley

Smalley Meaning & Origin

About Smalley
The surname Smalley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "smael" which means "small" or "narrow." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a slender build. The name may have also been given to someone who lived in a small or narrow place. Over time, the surname Smalley has become a relatively common surname in England and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smalley: 11,737
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,055
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.98

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SML
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S5040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/sˈmΙ‘li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SML', 'XML')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smalley in Braille

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

The name Smalley in braille

How to sign the name Smalley using Sign Language

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

The name Smalley in sign language

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