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- Oakley - Last Name Meaning & Origin
Oakley
- Used in: 3 countries
From Old English Āclēa, from āc (“oak”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”), thus a clearing in an oak forest; equivalent to oak + -ley (“lea”). Compare Ackley, Akeley and Oakleigh, which have the same origin.
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Popularity by Country
Oakley
Rank #1984
Frequency
16,733 people (6.2 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 87.13% Hispanic 1.56% Black 8.8% Asian/PI 0.36% Native Am. 0.54% Two+ 1.61%
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