About Sully
The surname Sully is of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the Old French word "souillard," meaning "dirty" or "muddy." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived in or near a muddy or dirty place. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved to Sully. The surname Sully is relatively rare and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
The surname Sully is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sully 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 Sully is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sully in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sully using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.