About Huxley
The surname Huxley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "hux" meaning "insult" or "mockery" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the surname Huxley likely referred to someone who lived near a clearing or wood where mocking or insulting behavior took place.
The surname Huxley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Huxley 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 Huxley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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