About Wortley
The surname Wortley is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "wyrð" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Wortley can be interpreted as "the dweller at the enclosed settlement in the wood or clearing."
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The surname Wortley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wortley 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 Wortley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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