About Brierly
The surname Brierly is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "brer," meaning "briar" or "thorny bush," and the suffix "-ley," meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, the surname Brierly likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or in a clearing or meadow where briars or thorny bushes grew. It could also have been a locational name for someone from a place named Brierley, which is derived from the same elements.
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