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The surname Mottley most likely began as a nickname, for someone who wore clothes that were "motley," or varied in color. However, many surnames were taken from a place where the family lived and Motley might be one such surname, taken from Motley Hill in Rainham, Kent.
The surname Mottley was first found in Yorkshire, where the first record of the family was Thomas de Motlawe who was listed there in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379. 1 The surname Mottley may be a nickname, for someone who wore clothes that were "motley," or varied in color. 2 However, many surnames were taken from a place where the family lived and Motley might be one such surname, taken from Motley Hill in Rainham, Kent.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mottley research. Another 35 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1379, 1525 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Mottley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Motley, Mottley, Motly, Motlowe, Motlawe, Mutlowe and many more.
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Another 56 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.