About Dorley
The surname Dorley is of English origin and is derived from a locational name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "dor," meaning "door," and "ley," meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, the surname Dorley likely referred to someone who lived near or worked at a clearing or meadow near a door or gate.
The surname Dorley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dorley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Dorley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dorley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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