BOOLEY
Booley
The surname "Booley" is of English origin, predominantly found in the southern regions of the United Kingdom. The name is classified as a locational surname, deriving from the Old English word "buleigh" or "bolea", meaning a woodland clearing or a 'bull's meadow'.
Historically, individuals with the surname Booley were likely to have originated from a place blessed with an abundance of woodland clearings or meadows. The name indicates a connection to rural landscapes and agricultural practices of the time.
Over the centuries, the surname Booley has been recorded in various forms including Boole, Buily, and Booly. These variations reflect the evolution and regional adaptations of the name within different communities.
Today, the surname Booley is relatively rare and may be found dispersed across the UK and in some parts of the former British Empire. Individuals bearing this surname often hold a connection to their rural ancestry and the traditional way of life associated with their heritage.
There are approximately 137 people named Booley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Booley.
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