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.
The surname Wily is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Wily in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.