Yardley

Yardley Meaning & Origin

About Yardley
The surname Yardley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "geard" meaning "enclosure" or "yard" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the name Yardley likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in an enclosed area or yard, or in a clearing within a wood. Over time, this place name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yardley: 2,350
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,065
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.8

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
YA
πŸ”Š Soundex
Y06340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 R D L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈjΙ‘rdli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yardley in Braille

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

The name Yardley in braille

How to sign the name Yardley using Sign Language

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

The name Yardley in sign language

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