DEARNLEY
Dearnley
Dearnley is a surname of English origin. It is derived from a place name, that of Dearnley in Greater Manchester, England. The village of Dearnley is situated near Littleborough, and the name is believed to mean "wood or clearing where deer are found", from the Old English words "deor" meaning deer and "leah" meaning wood or clearing.
The Dearnley family name is primarily found in the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire in Northern England. Variants of the surname include Dyrnley, Dearneley, Dernley, and others.
Historically, individuals with the surname Dearnley have been noted in various records, indicating their presence in local communities and involvement in different occupations. Like many English surnames, Dearnley may have originated as a surname based on the occupation, location, or relationship of the bearer.
The Dearnley surname has a long history, and individuals bearing this name have likely played a role in the cultural and social fabric of the regions where they lived. Today, the surname continues to be carried by individuals around the world, often reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of modern societies.
There are approximately 675 people named Dearnley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,962nd most common surname in Britain. Around ten in a million people in Britain are named Dearnley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- Geoff
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Anna
- Doreen
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Janet
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Valerie