There are
565
Sherleys in the USA
Sherley is the
39004th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Sherley

ThomasW.

Thomas W. Sherley was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Congressman from Kentucky in the late 19th century.

WilliamSherley

William Sherley Williams was an American poet and writer known for his influential works of modernist poetry.

JohnSherley

John Sherley was an English courtier and diplomat who played a key role in the negotiations leading to the Treaty of London in 1604.

AnneSherley

Anne Sherley was an English noblewoman and the wife of Sir Thomas Smythe, an influential figure in the colonization of Virginia.

FrancisSherley

Francis Sherley was an English courtier and explorer who made several voyages to the New World in the early 17th century.

SusanSherley

Susan Sherley was a British suffragette and women's rights activist who played a significant role in the early feminist movement.

RobertSherley

Robert Sherley was an English adventurer and diplomat who became a trusted envoy of the Persian Safavid Empire in the early 17th century.

MarySherley

Mary Sherley was an Irish-born actress and singer who achieved fame as a leading lady in London's West End theaters during the late 19th century.

RichardSherley

Richard Sherley was an English gentleman-adventurer who played a key role in the colonization of the Roanoke Island in 1585.

CatherineSherley

Catherine Sherley was an English socialite and patron of the arts who was known for her lavish lifestyle and influential connections.

Sherley Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Sherley' is an anglicized form of the Old English name 'Scirleah,' meaning 'bright meadow.' It is derived from the elements 'scir,' meaning 'bright' or 'clear,' and 'leah,' meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Sherley' is relatively rare and primarily found in English-speaking countries, with notable concentrations in the United Kingdom and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Sherley' include 'Shearley,' 'Shirley,' 'Sherle,' 'Sherly,' 'Shurley,' 'Sheerly,' 'Sherlie,' 'Shurely,' 'Shairly,' and 'Sheurly.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration patterns of individuals with the surname 'Sherley' have not been extensively documented, but it is likely that many individuals with the name migrated to other English-speaking countries, particularly during periods of colonial expansion and economic opportunity.