About Cressley
The surname Cressley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "cressa" meaning "cress" and "leah" meaning "woodland" or "clearing." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Cressley can be interpreted as "dweller by the cress woodland" or "one who lived near a clearing with cress plants."
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The surname Cressley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cressley 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 Cressley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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