Hoadley

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller at a clearing or meadow on a hill or high place.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'hoh' (hill, spur of land) and 'leah' (clearing, meadow). The surname is a topographic name indicating residence at an elevated clearing or open land.

About the Hoadley Surname

An English topographic surname referring to elevated clearings or meadows. The name has been documented since medieval times in English genealogical records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in England and the United States, with scattered occurrences in other English-speaking countries.

Hoadley Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Hoadley Surname