Hoadley

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

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

Notable Bearers

Benjamin Hoadly (bishop and theologian)

People with the Hoadley Surname