De Laney

Topographic

Meaning

Of the lane or narrow path.

Etymology

From English 'lane,' meaning a narrow path or road, with the prefix 'de' indicating origin from such a location. This surname likely emerged in medieval England or Ireland.

About the De Laney Surname

A topographic surname indicating origin from a place characterized by a lane or narrow pathway. The 'de' prefix suggests a more formal or aristocratic rendering of the simpler 'Laney' or 'Lane.'

Distribution

Found in English-speaking regions, particularly Ireland and England.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the De Laney Surname

William De Laney

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