About Hiveley
The surname Hiveley is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the place name "Hiveley" or "Hiveleye." The exact meaning of the name is uncertain, but it is likely to have originated from a combination of Old English elements, possibly "hif" meaning "hive" or "beehive," and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the surname Hiveley may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with beehives or in a clearing surrounded by hives.
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The surname Hiveley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hiveley 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 Hiveley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hiveley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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