Coaley

Coaley is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from a locational name for someone who hailed from the village of Coaley in Gloucestershire, England. The village of Coaley is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Colesleie," which indicates its long historical heritage.

Individuals with the surname Coaley are likely to have ancestral ties to this particular region of Gloucestershire. The surname may have originated as a way to distinguish people who came from Coaley or had some connection to the village.

Over the centuries, families bearing the surname Coaley may have spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation. Today, individuals with the surname Coaley can be found in various professions and walks of life, carrying forward the legacy of their ancestors from Coaley.

Research into genealogy and family history can offer insights into the origin and evolution of the surname Coaley and provide a deeper understanding of its significance within the broader tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 76 people named Coaley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Coaley.

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