Cordingley

Cordingley is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English words "cweorn," meaning mill, and "ley," meaning meadow or clearing. The first recorded instance of the Cordingley surname dates back to the 13th century in Lancashire, England.

The name is predominantly found in the Lancashire and Yorkshire regions of England. Over the centuries, the Cordingley family has been associated with various occupations, including millers, farmers, and landowners.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Cordingley include sports personalities, academics, and professionals across a range of fields. The Cordingley name reflects a deep-rooted connection to the history and heritage of the North of England.

There are approximately 1,314 people named Cordingley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,957th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Cordingley.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Christopher
  • David
  • Frank
  • Ian
  • John
  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Alison
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Irene
  • Julie
  • Nicola
  • Pauline
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

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