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Rowley
ROW-lee
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An English surname derived from a place name meaning "rough clearing."
"The Rowley family has lived in the village for generations."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn English surname and the name of several small towns and villages.
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Etymology
From Old English ruh ("rough") + leah ("clearing, wood").