Buckleys

Buckleys is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from a place name meaning "buck wood" or "clearing where deer are seen". It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer or their ancestors lived near such a place. The name is common in England and Ireland, and can also be found in countries with significant English and Irish diaspora populations, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

The surname has variations in spelling, including Buckley, Bulkley, and Bulkeley. These variations often reflect regional pronunciations or historical scribal practices.

Notable people with the surname Buckleys (or its variants) include William F. Buckley Jr., an American conservative author and commentator, and Tim Buckley, an American singer-songwriter.

The name may also refer to places named Buckley, such as Buckley, Flintshire, a town in Wales.