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Barclay

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English, Scottish

Meaning & History

From the English place name Berkeley, derived from Old English beorc "birch" and leah "woodland, clearing". The surname was imported to Scotland in the 12th century.

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Entry added January 21, 2022

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