TheNameDBLongley
TopographicMeaning
A person from Longley, a place name in England, or from a long clearing or meadow.
Etymology
The surname derives from Old English 'long' and 'leah' (clearing or meadow), indicating someone from a long clearing. Longley is a place name found in Yorkshire and other English regions.
About the Longley Surname
An English topographic surname indicating origin from a long clearing or meadow. The name has been borne by notable literary and journalistic figures.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries, with concentrations in Yorkshire.
Notable Bearers
Cliff Longley (journalist), Mark Longley (poet)