ARKSEY
Arksey
Arksey is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The name is locational, derived from the village of Arksey near Doncaster, South Yorkshire. It is believed that the name was given to individuals who hailed from or lived in Arksey.
The village of Arksey has a long history, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and its name is thought to come from the Old English words "erce" meaning ark or chest, and "eg" meaning island or dry ground in marsh. This suggests that the original settlement may have been on raised ground surrounded by waterlogged areas.
The Arksey surname has been recorded in various forms throughout history, such as Arksay, Arkseye, or Arkesye. It is a relatively rare surname, but individuals with this name have made contributions in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts.
As with many British surnames, the Arksey name carries a connection to a specific geographical location, reflecting the historical patterns of settlement and migration in England. Family history research indicates that people with the Arksey surname have lived in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire for centuries, maintaining a link to their ancestral roots and local heritage.
There are approximately 259 people named Arksey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Arksey.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Edward
- Haldane
- Ian
- John
- Keith
- Kevin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Anna
- Claire
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Pamela
- Sarah
- Stacey