About Whatley
The surname Whatley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "hwæt" meaning "what" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Whatley can be interpreted as "dweller by the wood or clearing." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely lived near or in a wooded area or clearing.
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The surname Whatley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whatley 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 Whatley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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