TheNameDBBurkley
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name combining Old English elements for fortress and clearing or meadow.
Etymology
The surname likely combines Old English 'burh' (fortress) with 'leah' (clearing, meadow, or woodland), suggesting a settlement near a fortified place. The '-ley' ending is characteristic of English topographic surnames.
About the Burkley Surname
An English topographic surname derived from place-name elements. The name suggests a location combining fortress and natural landscape features.
Distribution
Rare, with scattered records primarily in England and North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown