About Stately
The surname Stately is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "statly," meaning "stately" or "dignified." It is likely that the surname was originally given as a nickname to someone who had a dignified or imposing manner or appearance. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Stately is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stately 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 Stately is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Stately in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stately using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.