What does the surname OFFLEY mean?

The surname OFFLEY means "Dweller at a clearing or field belonging to Offa.". It is of English origin.

How common is the OFFLEY surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname OFFLEY in the United States.

Are there OFFLEY soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 5 soldiers with the OFFLEY surname appear in Civil War records.

OFFLEY

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller at a clearing or field belonging to Offa.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English personal name Offa combined with 'leah' meaning clearing or meadow. The name indicates a topographic origin from a specific location in England.

About the OFFLEY Surname

An English surname derived from a place name combining the personal name Offa with the Old English element 'leah'. The surname is relatively rare and primarily associated with English origins.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily England, particularly in the Midlands region.

OFFLEY Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the OFFLEY Surname

E.m. Offley

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Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 12th century
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

5 soldiers with the OFFLEY surname found in Civil War records.

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