Barkley

Barkley is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It derives from the Old English word “berkleah,” meaning “birch wood clearing.” The name is mainly found in the United States and the United Kingdom, where it has been present since the Middle Ages. Notable individuals with the Barkley surname include American basketball player Charles Barkley and British politician Michael Barkley. The Barkley name has also been used in popular culture, appearing in books, movies, and television shows.