About Astley
The surname Astley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English personal name "Æthelgeat" or "Æthelgyth," meaning "noble" or "noble war." Another possibility is that it originated from a place name, such as Astley in Worcestershire or Astley in Shropshire, which were derived from the Old English words "east" and "leah," meaning "eastern clearing" or "eastern meadow." As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin may vary depending on the specific family line.
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The surname Astley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Astley 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 Astley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Astley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.