Volley

Volley Meaning & Origin

About Volley
The surname Volley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "folie" or "foly," meaning "foolish" or "mad." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered eccentric or unpredictable in their behavior. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Volley: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
VA
πŸ”Š Soundex
V040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvΙ‘li/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Volley in Braille

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

The name Volley in braille

How to sign the name Volley using Sign Language

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

The name Volley in sign language

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