BRATLEY
Bratley
Bratley is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin that is derived from the Old English personal name "Bratta" combined with the Old English word "leah," meaning a clearing or meadow. This etymology suggests that Bratley potentially signified someone who lived near a clearing or meadow associated with a person named Bratta.
The surname Bratley is thought to have originated in the Middle Ages and is mainly found in the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire. Variants of the name include Brattley and Brattle, reflecting regional dialectal differences over the centuries.
Individuals bearing the surname Bratley have been historically associated with a variety of occupations and social statuses. The distribution of the name across different regions of England provides insights into patterns of migration and settlement over time.
Today, the surname Bratley is relatively uncommon, but it remains part of the diverse tapestry of British family names that reflect the country's rich linguistic and cultural heritage.
There are approximately 787 people named Bratley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,891st most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Bratley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Frank
- Ian
- John
- Keith
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Simon
- Stuart
Female
- Claire
- Emma
- Jean
- Joanne
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Sheila