BEXLEY
Bexley
The surname Bexley is of English origin and is locational. It is derived from the village of Bexley located in the historic county of Kent, Southeast England. The village of Bexley is known for its leafy suburbs and historic buildings.
The name Bexley is believed to be derived from the Old English words "box", meaning box tree, and "leah", meaning clearing or meadow. Therefore, the surname Bexley may have originally denoted someone who lived near a meadow where box trees grew.
The Bexley surname is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the southeastern regions of England where the village of Bexley is located. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Bexley may have migrated to other parts of the UK and the world.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Bexley include fictional characters, historical figures, and modern-day personalities. The name Bexley remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the country's diverse history and heritage.
There are approximately 317 people named Bexley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Bexley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- George
- John
- Karl
- Kevin
- Mark
- Martin
- Paul
- Peter
- Shaun
Female
- Beverley
- Eleanor
- Heather
- Joanne
- Julie
- Marjorie
- Michelle
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Victoria