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Presley
- Used in: 2 countries
Origin: Old English
The English surname is usually a variant of Priestley, from Old English prēost (“priest”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”). Equivalent to priest + -ley (“lea”). The place-name in Scotland may be from Pictish, equivalent to Welsh prys (“bush”) + Welsh lle (“place”).
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Presley
Rank #1866
Frequency
17,687 people (6.56 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 77.01% Hispanic 1.31% Black 18.86% Asian/PI 0.5% Native Am. 0.9% Two+ 1.43%
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