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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