Huntley Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Huntley last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Huntley last name
Meaning of the Huntley last name: place name. Huntley is an English and Scottish surname from Huntley in Gloucestershire, "hunter's wood", or from Huntly in Aberdeenshire. The American newscaster Chet Huntley carried this last name, which is found in England, Scotland and America. The Scottish town gave its name to the Gordon Marquesses of Huntly.
Arms associated with the Huntley name
In Scottish heraldry, coats of arms associated with the Huntley name are personal, each with its own blazon.
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Huntley name FAQ
What does the Huntley name mean?
Place name. Common variants include Huntly, Hunley.
Where does the Huntley surname come from?
It originates in Scotland, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Huntley coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Huntley coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).