Last Name Thornley

The last name Thornley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "thorn" and "leah," meaning "thorn clearing" or "thorn wood." It likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near a thorny thicket or woodland area. The name may also relate to the Thornley village in County Durham, England.

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