About Burley
The surname Burley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from various place names in England, such as Burley in Hampshire, Yorkshire, or Rutland. The name is believed to come from the Old English words "burh" meaning "fortress" or "stronghold," and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the surname Burley can be interpreted to mean "dweller by the fortified wood" or "one who comes from the place near the fortress."
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burley 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 Burley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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