Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
FOLEY
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
FOLEY. Collins says that the family have been of ancient standing in co. Worcester, and some adjoining counties. Local: place unknown.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic