About Whiteley
The surname Whiteley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "hwit" meaning "white" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in a place characterized by a white wood or clearing. The name Whiteley may also have been used as a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair or complexion.
The surname Whiteley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whiteley 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 Whiteley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Whiteley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Whiteley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.