TheNameDBHopley
TopographicMeaning
Dweller in a valley with hops or a hop-growing area.
Etymology
From Old English 'hop' (a valley or a hop plant) combined with 'ley' (a clearing or meadow). The surname indicates residence in a valley or an area associated with hop cultivation.
About the Hopley Surname
A topographic surname indicating residence in a hop-growing area or valley. The name reflects the importance of hop cultivation in medieval and early modern England.
Distribution
Found in England, particularly in regions with hop cultivation, and in North American settlements.
Notable Bearers
Documented in genealogical records