About Onley
The surname Onley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "anlēah," meaning "solitary clearing" or "clearing by the river." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a place named Onley. The name may also have been given to someone who lived in a remote or isolated area. Overall, the surname Onley signifies a connection to a specific geographical location or a characteristic of solitude or seclusion.
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The surname Onley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Onley 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 Onley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Onley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.