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Early Origins of the Alley family

The surname Alley was first found in Worcestershire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Alley family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Alley research. Another 166 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1041, 1046, 1092, 1153, 1166, 1451, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1539, 1543, 1570, 1600 and 1810 are included under the topic Early Alley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Alley Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Alley has been spelled many different ways, including Alye, Allye, Allie, Alley, Aley, Allee, Aleigh and many more.

Early Notables of the Alley family

Distinguished members of the family include

Alley Ranking

In the United States, the name Alley is the 2,141st most popular surname with an estimated 14,922 people with that name. 1 However, in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Alley is ranked the 761st most popular surname with an estimated 56 people with that name. 2


Alley migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Alleys to arrive in North America:

Alley Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Alley Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Alley Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Alley migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Alley Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Alley migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Alley Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Alley (post 1700) +


Suggested Readings for the name Alley +
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