About Criley
The surname Criley is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Cróiligh, meaning "descendant of Cróiligh." The name Cróiligh itself is believed to be derived from the word "cró," meaning "saffron," and "lach," meaning "lake." Therefore, the surname Criley is likely to have originally referred to someone who lived near a lake where saffron grew or someone associated with the saffron trade.
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The surname Criley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Criley 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 Criley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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