Alderley Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Alderley last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Alderley last name
Meaning of the Alderley last name: alder clearing. Alderley is an English surname from Alderley in Cheshire or Gloucestershire, from Old English alor, "alder", or a personal name, and leah, "clearing". Alderley Edge in Cheshire is known for its sandstone ridge and old copper mines. The last name is rare and northern.
Arms associated with the Alderley name
In English heraldry, coats of arms associated with the Alderley name are described in a blazon, a short formal text.
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Alderley name FAQ
What does the Alderley name mean?
Alder clearing. Common variants include Alderly.
Where does the Alderley surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Alderley coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Alderley coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).