About Thorley
The surname Thorley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Þurleah," meaning "thorn clearing." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a place named Thorley. The name likely originated from the presence of a thorn bush or thorny area in the vicinity. Over time, the surname Thorley has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
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The surname Thorley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thorley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Thorley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Thorley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Thorley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.