Wily

Wily Meaning & Origin

About Wily
The surname Wily is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wilig," meaning "willow tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a willow tree or in an area where willow trees were abundant. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a slender or flexible nature, similar to the characteristics of a willow tree.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wily: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaΙͺli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wily in Braille

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

The name Wily in braille

How to sign the name Wily using Sign Language

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

The name Wily in sign language

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