CATLEY
Catley
Catley is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Catta" which means "wildcat" and the Old English word "Leah" which means a clearing in a forest. Therefore, Catley can be interpreted as "dweller by the wildcat clearing".
Origins and Distribution
The surname Catley is believed to have originated in the county of Lincolnshire in England. It is also found in various other regions of the UK, including Yorkshire, Essex, and Kent. Over time, individuals with the surname Catley have migrated to other English-speaking countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Notable People
1. Amy Catley (b. 1982)
- Amy Catley is a British politician and Member of Parliament for the Labour Party.
2. William Catley (1900-1972)
- William Catley was a renowned British artist known for his landscape paintings.
3. Dorothy Catley (1914-2000)
- Dorothy Catley was a British author and historian who specialized in medieval British history.
Variants
Variants of the surname Catley include Catly, Cately, and Cattley.
Genealogy
Genealogical research shows that the Catley surname has several branches, with notable families residing in different parts of the United Kingdom. Family histories and genealogical records often trace the lineage through parish registers, census data, and wills.
References
For those interested in further exploring the history and genealogy of the Catley surname, resources such as local archives, parish records, and genealogical websites can provide valuable information.
There are approximately 1,198 people named Catley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,441st most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Catley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Dean
- Jason
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Emma
- Helen
- Katie
- Lindsey
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan