EARDLEY
Eardley
Eardley is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Eardwulf". The name is locational in nature, meaning "dweller at the courtyard or meadow". Variants of the surname include Yardley and Yardly.
The Eardley family name has long been associated with the English county of Staffordshire, particularly in the area around the market town of Leek. Members of the Eardley family have been prominent in various fields, including politics, the military, and the arts.
One of the most notable figures with the surname Eardley was Dame Joan Eardley (1921–1963), a renowned Scottish artist known for her expressive and evocative paintings of the Scottish landscape and urban scenes. Her work continues to be celebrated and exhibited widely.
The Eardley surname has spread beyond its Staffordshire origins and can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries. The name's historical significance and diverse presence make it a fascinating subject of study for genealogists and historians interested in British surnames and family history.
There are approximately 2,661 people named Eardley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,350th most common surname in Britain. Around 41 in a million people in Britain are named Eardley.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Karen
- Margaret
- Marilyn
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria