About Heckley
The surname Heckley is of English origin and is derived from a locational name. It is believed to have originated from a place called Heckley, which no longer exists or has been renamed. The meaning of the surname is uncertain, but it is likely to have derived from Old English elements, possibly "heah" meaning "high" or "hecg" meaning "hedge" combined with "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, Heckley may have originally referred to someone who lived near a high wood or a hedge in a clearing.
The surname Heckley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heckley 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 Heckley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Heckley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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