WHOOLEY
Whooley
Whooley is a surname of English origin which dates back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old English word "hwol", meaning a hill, and "leah", meaning a clearing. It is believed that families who bore the name Whooley were likely to have lived near hills or clearings in the countryside.
The Whooley surname is not as commonly found as some other English surnames, but it is still present in various regions of the United Kingdom, particularly in the West Country and the Midlands.
Over the centuries, the spelling of the surname may have varied, with different branches of the family adopting slightly different versions, such as Wooley or Woolley. This variation may be due to regional accents or dialects.
Individuals with the surname Whooley have been noted in various historical records, including census data, parish registers, and land deeds. Some members of the Whooley family have achieved distinction in different fields, such as academia, business, or the arts.
Today, the Whooley surname continues to be passed down through generations, connecting modern individuals to their ancestral roots in English history and culture.
There are approximately 99 people named Whooley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Whooley.