From the field of the Dene or Tenna
A modern surname-style name likely derived from the English place name Townley or a variation of Tenley. It typically refers to a meadow or clearing belonging to a specific group or person, following the popular 'ley' suffix trend.
Less common today
Tennley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,163 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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