Watley

Watley Meaning & Origin

About Watley
The surname Watley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wæth," meaning "hunt," and "leah," meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the name Watley is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or in a clearing used for hunting. Over time, the name has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Watley: 2,361
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,002
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.8

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 T L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɑtli/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATL', 'FTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Watley in Braille

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

The name Watley in braille

How to sign the name Watley using Sign Language

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

The name Watley in sign language

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