Bayley

The surname Bayley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "beage," meaning a ring or bracelet. The name was often used as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold these items.

The Bayley surname is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the regions of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the West Midlands. The variant spelling "Bailey" is also common, with both forms of the name having a long history in the British Isles.

Notable individuals with the surname Bayley include Sir Joseph Bayley, an 18th-century British military officer, and Amanda Bayley, a contemporary British artist.

The Bayley surname has deep roots in British history and continues to be passed down through generations, representing a connection to the country's heritage and traditions.

There are approximately 5,564 people named Bayley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,703rd most common surname in Britain. Around 85 in a million people in Britain are named Bayley.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Karen
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Maureen
  • Michelle
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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