About Lemley
The surname Lemley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "lem" meaning "elm" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the surname Lemley likely refers to someone who lived near or was associated with a clearing or woodland area where elm trees were abundant.
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The surname Lemley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lemley 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 Lemley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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