About Nunnelley
The surname Nunnelley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "nunne" meaning "nun" and the suffix "-ley" indicating a clearing or meadow. Therefore, the surname Nunnelley is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or worked at a meadow or clearing associated with a convent or nunnery. It is likely that the original bearers of this surname had some connection to a religious institution or were living in close proximity to one.
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