TheNameDBShirpley
TopographicMeaning
Possibly derived from a place name combining 'shire' or 'shir' with 'ley' (clearing or meadow).
Etymology
May combine Old English 'scir' (shire) or 'scir' (bright) with 'leah' (clearing or meadow). The surname is extremely rare and may be a variant of Shipley or Shirley.
About the Shirpley Surname
A very obscure surname, possibly a variant or corruption of more common surnames like Shipley or Shirley. The rarity of this name makes its true etymology difficult to establish.
Distribution
Extremely rare, with limited documentation of distribution.
Notable Bearers
No widely documented notable bearers