About Paley
The surname Paley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "pale," meaning a stake or fence, and could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a fence or boundary. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for a maker or repairer of fences. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for a pale or sickly person, derived from the Middle English word "pale," meaning pale or pallid. Overall, the surname Paley is associated with various interpretations related to boundaries, fences, or physical appearance.
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