About Wylie
The surname Wylie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Uilleag," meaning "wolf." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Uilleag. The name Wylie is associated with strength, cunning, and loyalty, reflecting the characteristics often attributed to wolves. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, and variations such as Wiley and Wyly have emerged. Today, individuals with the surname Wylie can be found worldwide, particularly in Scotland, Ireland, and English-speaking countries.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wylie based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Wylie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wylie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.