CHARNLEY
Charnley
Charnley is a surname of Old English origin derived from a locational name meaning "the wood clearing with cairns". It originates from the North West of England, particularly in the counties of Lancashire and Cumberland, now Cumbria.
The surname Charnley is quite scarce and has maintained a localized presence, with records of the name dating back several centuries. It is thought to have originated from a place called Charnley in Lancashire, or possibly from a similar-sounding location.
Individuals with the surname Charnley have been recorded in historical documents, particularly in parish records, dating back to the medieval period. Many of them were associated with agricultural or rural occupations, reflecting the name's probable origin within woodland clearings and cairn-marked areas.
Notable occurrences of the surname Charnley have been found in historical records, particularly in the context of land ownership and regional history in the North West of England. Over time, the surname has likely spread to other parts of the country and abroad through migration and family movements.
The surname Charnley continues to be present in contemporary society, albeit in small numbers. It serves as a reminder of the historical connections and regional origins of families bearing this name, particularly in the North West of England.
There are approximately 2,250 people named Charnley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,816th most common surname in Britain. Around 35 in a million people in Britain are named Charnley.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Helen
- Jane
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Stella
- Susan