About Morley
The surname Morley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English words "mor," meaning marsh or moor, and "leah," meaning clearing or meadow. Therefore, the name Morley can be interpreted as "dweller by the marsh or moor meadow." It is a locational surname, often given to people who lived near or were associated with such landscapes in medieval England.
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The surname Morley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Morley 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 Morley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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