Sorlie

Sorlie Meaning & Origin

About Sorlie
The surname Sorlie is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Sǫrli, which means "sun-like" or "sun-bright." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Sǫrli. Over time, the surname has evolved and become more widespread, with variations such as Sørlie and Sørli also being used. Today, individuals with the surname Sorlie can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Norway and countries with Norwegian diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sorlie: 394
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,619
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0640
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AO1 R L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɔrli/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sorlie in Braille

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

The name Sorlie in braille

How to sign the name Sorlie using Sign Language

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

The name Sorlie in sign language

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