About Whorley
The surname Whorley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hore" which means "dirty" or "filthy." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a messy or unkempt appearance. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Whorley.
The surname Whorley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whorley 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 Whorley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Whorley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Whorley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.