About Whaley
The surname Whaley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hwælēah," meaning "a clearing where whales are found." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely lived near a place where whales were known to frequent, such as a coastal area. Over time, the surname Whaley has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in various English-speaking countries.
The surname Whaley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whaley 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 Whaley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Whaley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Whaley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.