KALLEY
Kalley
Kalley is a British surname that has its roots in the Isle of Man. The name is of Manx Gaelic origin and is derived from the word "koill", which means "hazel" in English.
The surname Kalley is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near hazel trees or a hazel grove, or as a nickname for someone with hazel-colored eyes or hair.
Over the centuries, the Kalley family has spread across the British Isles and beyond, with individuals bearing this surname being found in various regions of the UK and in other countries where Manx immigrants settled.
The Kalley surname has evolved over time and variations such as Kaley, Kally, and Kallye have been recorded in historical documents. Family histories and genealogical records provide valuable insights into the origins and migration patterns of the Kalley surname, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of British history.
Today, individuals with the surname Kalley continue to uphold and celebrate their ancestral heritage, contributing to the cultural mosaic of contemporary British society.
There are approximately 62 people named Kalley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Kalley.
Similar and related surnames
- Cailey
- Cailly
- Caley
- Calley
- Callie
- Cally
- Cayley
- Cloy
- Coley
- Colley
- Gailey
- Kaeley
- Kailey
- Kaily
- Kale
- Kaley
- Kali
- Kalie
- Kalies
- Kall
- Kallay
- Kalle
- Kalli
- Kallie
- Kallies
- Kallis
- Kally
- Kallyn
- Kaly
- Kalya
- Kayley
- Kealey
- Kealley
- Keally
- Kealy
- Keeley
- Keelley
- Keelly
- Keely
- Keiley
- Keilley
- Keilly
- Keily
- Keley
- Kelle
- Kelley
- Kellie
- Kellly
- Kelly
- Kellys
- Kely
- Keyley
- Kieley
- Kielly
- Kiely
- Kiley
- Kille
- Killey
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