Tracing the Oakly Family Name

Some records give Oakley; others give Oakly. Both point to the same English family name.

What does the surname Oakly mean?

In origin, the name means “oak clearing”.

How is Oakly related to Oakley?

Oakly drops the “e” of Oakley, a shortening that clerks often made. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. The same family of names includes Oakeley and Okeley.

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