About Dearnley
The surname Dearnley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Deorna" or "Dyrna" combined with the suffix "-ley," meaning a clearing or meadow. Therefore, the name Dearnley is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a clearing or meadow belonging to a person named Deorna or Dyrna.
The surname Dearnley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dearnley 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 Dearnley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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