COALES
Coales
Coales is a British surname with a long history dating back to medieval times. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Old French word "coales" or "cole," meaning coal or charcoal, suggesting that the name may have been occupational in nature, given to someone who either worked with or sold coal.
The surname Coales is found predominantly in the southern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Sussex and Surrey. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the country and even beyond, with Coales families now living in various countries around the world.
Individuals bearing the surname Coales have been notable in different fields of endeavour over the centuries. The name has been associated with trades such as coal mining, blacksmithing, and other professions related to coal. Some Coales individuals have also made contributions to areas such as art, music, literature, and politics.
The Coales family name has undergone various changes in spelling over the years, including Coal, Coals, and Coale, reflecting the common evolution of surnames in English history. Today, Coales remains a distinctive and recognisable surname, with many individuals proud to bear this ancient name as part of their heritage.
There are approximately 205 people named Coales in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Coales.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Joseph
- Joshua
- Mark
- Martin
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Stuart
- Thomas
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emily
- Julie
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan