About Brentley
The surname Brentley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Bryni," meaning "fire" or "flame," combined with the suffix "-ley," indicating a clearing or meadow. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Brentley can be interpreted as "dweller by the meadow of fire" or "one who comes from the meadow associated with fire."
The surname Brentley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brentley 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 Brentley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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