About Philley
The surname Philley is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name Philip, which itself comes from the Greek name Philippos, meaning "lover of horses." The suffix "-ley" is a common element in English surnames, denoting a clearing or meadow. Therefore, the surname Philley likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a meadow or clearing and was associated with the name Philip.
The surname Philley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Philley 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 Philley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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