BEASLEY
Beasley
Beasley is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Bese" or "Bes", combined with the suffix "-leah", which means 'woodland clearing'. The name originates from various places named Beasley in England.
History and Distribution
The surname Beasley is found predominantly in England, particularly in the counties of Surrey, Oxfordshire, and Bedfordshire. Beasley families migrated to other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, leading to a global presence of individuals bearing this surname.
Notable Individuals
1. Frederick W. Beasley
An English cricketer who played for Surrey and England in the late 19th century.
2. Jennifer Beals
Though not directly related to the Beasley surname, Jennifer Beals is a prominent actress of mixed African-American and Irish-American descent, known for her roles in films and TV shows such as "Flashdance" and "The L Word".
Coat of Arms
The Beasley family coat of arms typically includes symbols such as a shield with various heraldic devices, a crest, and a motto. These elements vary depending on the specific branch of the family.
Trivia
In popular culture, the surname Beasley is associated with the character "Ronald Weasley" from J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series. Ron Weasley is a member of the Weasley family, a pure-blood wizarding family, known for their distinctive red hair and close friendship with Harry Potter.
Overall, the surname Beasley has a rich history and continues to be carried by families across the globe, each with its unique story and heritage.
There are approximately 8,156 people named Beasley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,157th most common surname in Britain. Around 125 in a million people in Britain are named Beasley.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Baciley
- Bagsley
- Baisley
- Baisly
- Baizley
- Baseley
- Basely
- Bashley
- Basl
- Basley
- Basli
- Basly
- Bassley
- Baysley
- Bazeley
- Bazley
- Bazly
- Beaizley
- Beaseley
- Beasely
- Beasle
- Beasleigh
- Beasly
- Beazeley
- Beazely
- Beazlay
- Beazley
- Beazly
- Beeseley
- Beesely
- Beeslee
- Beesley
- Beesly
- Beezley
- Beezly
- Beishley
- Beisley
- Beisly
- Beizley
- Beizsley
- Beseley
- Besely
- Beslee
- Besley
- Besli
- Beslie
- Besliu
- Besly
- Bessley
- Beusley
- Bewsley
- Bezeley
- Bezley
- Biesley
- Biseley
- Bisley
- Bissley
- Boasley
- Boisley
- Boseley
- Bosley
- Byesley
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