About Exley
The surname Exley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ecgwulf" or "Ecgweald," meaning "edge of the wolf." Over time, the name evolved to "Ecgwulf's leah," which translates to "Ecgwulf's clearing." Eventually, it transformed into Exley. The name likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a clearing owned by a person named Ecgwulf. The surname Exley is relatively rare and is mainly found in Yorkshire, England.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Exley 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 Exley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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