About Chorley
The surname Chorley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to originate from the Old English words "ceorl" meaning "peasant" or "freeman" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the surname Chorley likely refers to someone who lived in or near a clearing in the woods that was inhabited by peasants or freemen.
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The surname Chorley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chorley 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 Chorley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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