About the Lilley Surname

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Lilly surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

The meaning behind Lilley

It is easy to miss Lilley in an index if you only search for Lilly. The family name meaning is “Lily-fair, or from Lilley”, the same as for Lilly.

Lilley adds “e” to Lilly, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Lily. About 7,780 people in the United States were recorded as Lilley in 2010, placing it 4,557 on the national list.

Want more than a summary? See the Lilley family name pack.