Wyly
Wyly Meaning & Origin
About Wyly
The surname Wyly is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "uilleadh," meaning "willow." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a willow tree or in an area where willows were abundant. The name Wyly may also have been a nickname for someone with a slender or flexible nature, akin to the characteristics of a willow tree.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Wyly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Wyly: 521
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 41728
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.18
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wyly 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Wyly in Braille
Here's how to represent Wyly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Wyly using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Wyly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
