Wrigley

Wrigley Meaning & Origin

About Wrigley
The surname Wrigley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wrigian," meaning "to twist or turn." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a rope maker or a person who made wicker baskets. The name Wrigley signifies someone skilled in twisting or weaving materials, reflecting their ancestral occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wrigley: 2,289
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,326
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W60240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 G L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrΙͺgli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wrigley in Braille

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

The name Wrigley in braille

How to sign the name Wrigley using Sign Language

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

The name Wrigley in sign language

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