CANTLEY
Cantley
Cantley is a British surname of locational origin, deriving from the Old English words "camp" meaning a plain or field, and "ley" meaning a clearing or meadow. The surname most commonly originated from a place called Cantley in Norfolk, England.
The earliest recorded instance of the Cantley surname dates back to the 12th century in Norfolk, where the Cantley family held ancestral lands. Over the centuries, the name dispersed throughout various regions of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in Norfolk, Yorkshire, and Lancashire.
Notable individuals with the surname Cantley include Sir George Cantley, a renowned British engineer known for his contributions to civil engineering in the 19th century. The Cantley surname continues to exist today, carried by diverse individuals across various professions and regions.
The coat of arms associated with the Cantley surname features elements representing strength, endurance, and heritage. The name Cantley embodies a sense of tradition and connection to British history and landscapes.
There are approximately 230 people named Cantley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Cantley.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Paul
- Richard
- Scott
- Stephen
- Stewart
- William
Female
- Anne
- Barbara
- Caroline
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Gemma
- Gillian
- Gina
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Marie
- Mary
- Nicola
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