DEARSLEY
Dearsley
The surname "Dearsley" is of English origin and is considered to be a locational surname, derived from the place called "Dersley" in Derbyshire, England. The meaning of the name is thought to be "the clearing where deer are found," with the Old English word "deor" meaning deer and "leah" meaning clearing or meadow.
The Dearsley surname is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing this surname having ancestral roots in the Derbyshire region of England. The name has various spelling variations over the centuries, including Darsley, Deresley, Dursley, and others.
Individuals with the surname Dearsley can be traced back to historical records, reflecting their presence in England for several centuries. The name has likely evolved and spread through migration within the country and possibly beyond.
As with many surnames, the origin of the Dearsley name provides a glimpse into the ancestral landscape and history of the individuals who bear it. Today, individuals with the surname Dearsley can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world due to migration patterns and global mobility.
There are approximately 589 people named Dearsley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Dearsley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Anthony
- Antony
- Cj
- Jason
- John
- Justin
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Carole
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Kathleen
- Kelly
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan