About Dantley
The surname Dantley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Dunn", meaning "dark-colored" or "swarthy", and the Old English word "leah", meaning "wood" or "clearing". Therefore, the surname Dantley can be interpreted to mean "dweller at the dark wood" or "one who lives near the dark clearing".
The surname Dantley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dantley 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 Dantley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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