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Folley
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folley
English
Etymology
Two main origins:
English topographic surname from en fro feuillie leafy bower or shelter; clump of trees.
English nickname for an eccentric or foolish person, from en fro folie foolishness.
Proper noun
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en Old French.
Statistics
According to the 2010 United States Census, Folley is the 40432nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 541 individuals. Folley is most common among White (74.12%) and Black/African American (20.15%) individuals.
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