Wagley

Wagley Meaning & Origin

About Wagley
The surname Wagley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wagian," meaning "to sway" or "to move back and forth." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a distinctive swaying or rolling gait. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Wagley are likely to have ancestors who were known for their unique way of walking.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wagley: 1,013
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,648
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wagley 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 G L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwægli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AKL', 'FKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wagley in Braille

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

The name Wagley in braille

How to sign the name Wagley using Sign Language

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

The name Wagley in sign language

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