TheNameDBPlumley
TopographicMeaning
A settlement or location associated with plum trees.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'plume' (plum tree) combined with the suffix '-ley' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow.' The surname likely originated as a topographic designation for someone from such a place.
About the Plumley Surname
A topographic surname indicating residence near plum trees or in a plum-growing area. The name reflects the medieval practice of naming locations after distinctive vegetation.
Distribution
Rare, found primarily in the United Kingdom and scattered throughout English-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers