Snively

Snively Meaning & Origin

About Snively
The surname Snively is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac an Oighre, meaning "son of the heir." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for the eldest son or heir of a prominent family. Over time, the name evolved into Snively through Anglicization and migration to other English-speaking countries. Today, individuals with the surname Snively can be found primarily in the United States and Canada.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Snively: 1,580
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,734
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.54

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SNFL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S501040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S N AY1 V L IY0
🌐 IPA
/sˈnaΙͺvli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SNFL', 'XNFL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Snively in Braille

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

The name Snively in braille

How to sign the name Snively using Sign Language

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

The name Snively in sign language

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