About Adderley
The surname Adderley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "æddre" meaning "adder" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the surname Adderley likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a wood or clearing inhabited by adders, a type of venomous snake. Over time, individuals living in or near the place called Adderley adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.
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The surname Adderley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Adderley 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 Adderley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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