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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