Rowley

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller at a rough or overgrown clearing.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'ruh' meaning rough and 'leah' meaning clearing or meadow, originally a topographic surname for someone living in such a location. The name may also derive from a place name in England.

About the Rowley Surname

An English topographic surname referring to a rough clearing or meadow. It remains moderately common in English-speaking regions.

Distribution

Found in England and English-speaking countries, with notable presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Rowley Surname

Frank Rowley