Earley — Family Name, Records and Arms

If your family name is Earley, its origin lies with Early, an English surname. The family name meaning is “Manly / from Earley”, the same as for Early.

Spelling and variants

The extra “e” in Earley is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Related forms: Erley.

Surname statistics

According to the 2010 US Census, the Earley surname had 10,140 bearers. Similar-sounding surnames on Herald Lab: Earle and Earl.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Early surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Get the complete Earley report, with a museum-style coat of arms.