The name of Moberley, Moberly or Mobley appears to be locational and said to be derived from residents of the Parish of Mobberley in County Chester, England. Surnames originated there included several spellings - Moberlegh, Modburlegh, Modburgleygh, Mobberleye, Mobberley, Moberleye, Moberey, Moberlye, Modburley, Mobleye, Moblye, Mobly, Moberley, Moberly, Mobley..... Moberley, Moberly and Mobley are the spellings used in America.