Smolley

Smolley Meaning & Origin

About Smolley
The surname Smolley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "smæl," meaning "small." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was of small stature or had a diminutive build. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived in a small or narrow place. Over time, variations of the surname, such as Smalley or Small, have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smolley: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125,282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SML
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S5040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/smolley*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SML', 'XML')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smolley in Braille

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

The name Smolley in braille

How to sign the name Smolley using Sign Language

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

The name Smolley in sign language

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