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Sorlie 1
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Norwegian
Other Forms FormsSørlie, Sørli

Meaning & History

From any of several places in Norway called Sørli, derived from Norwegian sør "south" and li "slope, hillside" (see Old Norse suðr and hlíð).
Added 12/18/2015 by cutenose
Edited 1/16/2025 by jocatchi

Sorlie 2
Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Scottish

Meaning & History

Reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Somhairle (see McSorley).
Added 12/18/2015 by cutenose
Edited 1/16/2025 by jocatchi and cutenose