About Torley
The surname Torley is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Torley in the county of Midlothian. The name is believed to be a combination of the Old Norse word "tor" meaning "hill" and the Old English word "leah" meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, the surname Torley can be interpreted to mean "dweller at the hill clearing" or "one who comes from Torley."
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The surname Torley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Torley 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 Torley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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