As described in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

CALVERLEY. John Scott came into England in the suite of the Princess Maud of Scotland, on her marriage with King Henry I., and acquired the estate of Calvcrlcy, CO. York, whence he adopted the surname, and Avhcre he was resident in 113(i. From him descended a right knightly progeny.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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