Whatley Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Whatley and Wheatley are two spellings with one history. In origin, the name means “Wheat clearing”.

Whatley and Wheatley

Without the “e” of Wheatley, Whatley is a simpler written form of the same name. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. You may also find the name written Wheatly.

11,579 Americans were listed as Whatley in the 2010 census.

Heraldry and the Whatley name

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

For the full story, order the Whatley surname pack.