About Kirtley
The surname Kirtley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "cyrtel" meaning "tunic" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the name Kirtley likely originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or in a clearing in the woods where tunics were made or worn. Over time, individuals with the surname Kirtley spread to different regions, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation.
The surname Kirtley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kirtley 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 Kirtley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kirtley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kirtley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.