About Swartley
The surname Swartley is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "swart," meaning black or dark. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked with or was associated with the color black, such as a dyer or a person who worked with black dyes or pigments. The suffix "-ley" is a common suffix in English surnames, indicating a meadow or clearing, suggesting that the original bearer of the surname may have lived near a black meadow or a place associated with the color black.
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The surname Swartley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swartley 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 Swartley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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