About Kedley
The surname Kedley is of English origin and is believed to be derived from a locational name. It is thought to have originated from the place name "Kedlestone" or "Kedleston" in Derbyshire, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "cēad" meaning "a gap" or "a pass" and "lēah" meaning "a clearing" or "a meadow." Therefore, the surname Kedley likely refers to someone who lived near or was associated with the settlement of Kedlestone or Kedleston.
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