About Catley
The surname Catley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "catt" meaning "cat" and the suffix "-ley" meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Catley can be interpreted as "clearing or meadow where cats are found." It is likely that the name originally referred to a location where cats were abundant or where wildcats were known to roam. Over time, the name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Catley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Catley 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 Catley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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