About Horsley
The surname Horsley is of English origin and has two possible meanings. Firstly, it could be a locational surname derived from any of the various places called Horsley in England. These place names are derived from the Old English words "hors" meaning "horse" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing," indicating a settlement near a wood frequented by horses. Alternatively, the surname could be occupational, derived from the Old English word "hors" meaning "horse" and "lēah" meaning "shelter" or "sheltered place," suggesting that the original bearer of the name lived or worked in a place where horses were kept or sheltered.
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