Spellicy

Spellicy Meaning & Origin

About Spellicy
The surname Spellicy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "O'Spealaidh," meaning "descendant of Spealadach." The Gaelic word "spealadach" refers to a person who wields a spade or shovel, suggesting that the original bearer of the surname may have been a laborer or someone involved in agricultural work. Over time, the name evolved into Spellicy, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Spellicy: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spellicy 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

📇 Metaphone
SPLS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S104020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 L AH0 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/spellicy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Spellicy in Braille

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

The name Spellicy in braille

How to sign the name Spellicy using Sign Language

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

The name Spellicy in sign language

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