About Cheeley
The surname Cheeley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ceol" or "Ciol," meaning "ship" or "keel." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was associated with ships or had a connection to the sea. Over time, the name evolved into Cheeley and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Cheeley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cheeley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Cheeley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cheeley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cheeley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.