Hurley - Last Names

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Hurley

/ˈhɜːrli/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the fortified meadow or wooded clearing

Represents roots, stability, and connection to ancestral land; evokes a sense of groundedness and heritage

Symbolism

Symbolizes resilience, rural strength, and historical continuity; embodies a link between nature and human settlement

Etymology: Derived from Old English 'horu' (dirt, soil) and 'lēah' (wood, clearing), or from Irish place names like 'Uirleach,' meaning 'woody place.' Originally denoted someone who lived near a muddy or earthy clearing.

Style & Origin

english

Cultural Background

Originating in England and Ireland, Hurley is a locational surname tied to places named Hurley, mean

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