About Tolley
The surname Tolley is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Toly" or "Tolly," which itself is a diminutive form of the name Bartholomew. The name Bartholomew is of Aramaic origin and means "son of Talmai," with Talmai being a Hebrew name meaning "abounding in furrows" or "ploughman." Therefore, the surname Tolley ultimately signifies "son of Talmai" or "son of the ploughman."
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The surname Tolley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tolley 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 Tolley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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