About Gooley
The surname Gooley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gol," meaning "gold," and the suffix "-ley," meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, the surname Gooley is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a meadow or clearing where gold was found or worked. It could also have been an occupational name for someone involved in gold mining or a goldsmith.
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