Hedley is used as a family name or surname in England. It is 6 characters long in length.
Hedley is the form of Headley. One who came from Headley meaning "clearing overgrown with heather," the name of several places in England.
How popular is Hedley?
Despite the fact that the number of Hedley bearers increased by 4.94 per cent in 2010 US census to 828 since 2000, the surname slipped by 286 spots and ranked at 28746. The last name was found in around 3 per million population. Please refer to following table for race and ethnicity.
| Race | 2010 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.35 | 87.2 |
| Black | 8.94 | 9.51 |
| Others | 2.42 | 0.76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.21 | 1.9 |
Immigrants to US
From Ireland
Workman Jno. Hedley from Great Britain aboard the Monteauma from Liverpool during the Irish famine. He is registered to be 29 years old when he arrived in USA on May 15, 1846. 27 years old Patck. Hedley, are other Hedley that migrated to US.
Hedley Namesakes
- Ralph Hedley, realist painter, woodcarver and illustrator
- Charles Hedley, naturalist, specifically a malacologist
- George Hedley, professional footballer
- Edwin Hedley, American rower, born in Philadelphia
- William Hedley, was born in Newburn, near Newcastle upon Tyne
- Jack Hedley, English actor
Hedley Namesakes
- Ralph Hedley, realist painter, woodcarver and illustrator
- Charles Hedley, naturalist, specifically a malacologist
- George Hedley, professional footballer
- Edwin Hedley, American rower, born in Philadelphia
- William Hedley, was born in Newburn, near Newcastle upon Tyne
- Jack Hedley, English actor