Wolley

Wolley Meaning & Origin

About Wolley
The surname Wolley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wulf" meaning "wolf." It was originally a nickname given to someone who displayed wolf-like characteristics or had a connection to wolves. Over time, the surname Wolley became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname may have had ancestors who were associated with wolves or possessed wolf-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wolley: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/wolley*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wolley in Braille

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

The name Wolley in braille

How to sign the name Wolley using Sign Language

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

The name Wolley in sign language

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