Summary

The surname Hadley is of English origin and can be traced back to the Old English pre 7th-century word 'hæth', meaning 'heath' or 'heather'. It is often associated with people who lived near heathlands or heather-covered areas. The name has deep roots in English history and is found in various spellings throughout the centuries.
There are
21771
Hadleys in the USA
Hadley is the
1653rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hadley

HenryHadley

Henry Kimball Hadley (December 20, 1871 – September 6, 1937) was an American composer and conductor. He was one of the most prominent American composers of the early 20th century.

EdwinHadley

Edwin Hadley (December 14, 1890 – June 30, 1973) was an American actor. He appeared in over 100 films and television shows during his career.

ArthurTwining

Arthur Twining Hadley (April 23, 1856 – March 6, 1930) was an American economist, educator, and President of Yale University from 1899 to 1921.

ElizabethHadley

Elizabeth Hadley Richardson (November 9, 1891 – January 22, 1979) was an American socialite and the first wife of American writer Ernest Hemingway.

JohnHadley

John Hadley (16 April 1682 – 14 February 1744) was an English mathematician, and laid claim to the invention of the octant.

CharlesT.

Charles Theodore Hadley (March 4, 1891 – May 2, 1967) was the mayor of Coral Gables, Florida from September 1939 to February 1940 and from February 1941 to February 1943.

HenryHadley

Henry Hadley (1856–19?) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman who played for Essex.

JamesHadley

James Hadley (1937–2007) was an English novelist who wrote many books in the crime fiction genre using the pseudonyms James Hadley Chase and James L. Docherty.

MaryHadley

Mary Hadley (November 5, 1940 – September 14, 2016) was an American potter and founder of the Hadley Pottery company.

ArthurHadley

Arthur D. Hadley Jr. (November 13, 1872 – December 1955) was an American football player and coach.

Hadley Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Hadley' is of English origin and is derived from a place name, with 'Hadley' meaning 'heath-clearing' or 'heath-covered meadow'. It is a locational surname associated with several places named Hadley in different parts of England.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hadley' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the states of Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. It is also present in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hadley' include 'Hadleigh' and 'Hagley'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Hadley' involves movement from England to other English-speaking countries, particularly during periods of colonization and industrialization.