Worley

Worley Meaning & Origin

About Worley
The surname Worley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "wurð" or "worð," meaning "enclosure" or "fence," and the suffix "-ley," meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, the name Worley could refer to someone who lived near an enclosed area or a meadow. It could also be a locational surname, indicating that the bearer hailed from a place named Worley or a similar-sounding place. Additionally, the name could have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their skill in constructing fences or enclosures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Worley: 25,758
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1370
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.73

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Worley 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

📇 Metaphone
ARL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0640
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwərli/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARL', 'FRL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Worley in Braille

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

The name Worley in braille

How to sign the name Worley using Sign Language

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

The name Worley in sign language

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