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- Hawley - Last Name Meaning & Origin
Hawley
- Used in: 3 countries
Origin: English
Two main origins: * The village in Hampshire is from Old English heall (“hall, dwelling, house”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”). Equivalent to hall + -ley (“lea”). * The village in Kent is from Old English hāliġ (“holy, sacred”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”). Equivalent to holy + -ley (“lea”).
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Popularity by Country
Hawley
Rank #2005
Frequency
16,578 people (6.15 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 91.41% Hispanic 1.47% Black 4.25% Asian/PI 0.45% Native Am. 1.16% Two+ 1.26%
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