About Fernley
The surname Fernley is of English origin and is derived from a locational name referring to someone who lived near a fern-covered meadow or clearing. The name is composed of the Old English elements "fearn," meaning fern, and "leah," meaning clearing or meadow. As a surname, Fernley likely originated as a way to identify individuals based on their place of residence or association with such a location.
The surname Fernley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fernley 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 Fernley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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