About Mortley
The surname Mortley is of English origin and is derived from a locational name. It is believed to have originated from a place called Mortley in the county of Durham, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "mor," meaning marsh or moor, and "leah," meaning clearing or meadow. Therefore, the surname Mortley can be interpreted to mean "dweller at the marshy meadow."
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The surname Mortley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mortley 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 Mortley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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