Where Does the Okeley Surname Come From?

The last name Okeley is one of the recorded forms of Oakley, a well-known English family name.

Read literally, Okeley points to “oak clearing”. Before spelling was fixed, Oakley was also written Okeley. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. The same family of names includes Oakeley and Oakly.

Heraldry and the Okeley name

Looking for an Okeley coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours. Names that sound alike, such as O'Kelly, are easily confused in old records.

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