About Alley
The surname Alley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "aleye," which means "alley" or "lane." As a surname, it likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in an alley. Alternatively, it could have been a locational name for someone who hailed from a place named Alley. The name may also have been given to someone who possessed qualities associated with an alley, such as being narrow or winding. Overall, the surname Alley is primarily associated with a geographical or topographical origin.
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The surname Alley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alley 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 Alley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Alley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Alley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.