About Waley
The surname Waley is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "wælla" meaning "stream" or "spring," suggesting that the name may have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a stream or spring. Alternatively, it could be a variant spelling of the surname Whaley, which is derived from the Old English word "hwælēg" meaning "whale," and may have been a nickname for someone who resembled a whale in some way.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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