The Earle Family Project is a surname group. We encourage those who have both an Earle surname (or variant spellings) to join the project. This project is open to all interested in working together to find their common heritage through sharing information and male-line Y-DNA testing. The surname Erleigh / Earle / Earl has changed the spelling and had many variations over the years. In the British history records, the surname has appeared as: de Erleigh, de Erlegh, de Erleia, de Earley, de Erley, d’Erley, de Herlegh, de Arle, Hurley, Herlegh, Harley, Harle, Harlee, Harleye, Herleye, Erleg, Arleye, Erley, Erleye, Erle, Ernly, Early, etc. All variant spellings are welcome. Many project members also have maternal line (mtDNA) and/or autosomal (Family Finder) test results. Please keep in mind that this project focuses on male-line Y-DNA with the surname of Earle. We only provide results and guidance regarding paternal line Y-DNA testing. Females can have a male relative (brother, father, uncle, cousin, etc.) tested to represent their Earle line. We are currently looking for Y-DNA testers from ENGLAND. If you have an Earle surname and live in ENGLAND, don't hesitate to contact the admin of this group.