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Standley Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Looking for a Standley coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

Meaning of the name

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Standley is usually a form of Stanley. Like many surnames, it began with a place: “From Stanley, "stony clearing”.

Spelling and variants

Standley is listed among the recognised spellings of Stanley. Other spellings include Stanly and Stanleigh.

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