Elsey

Elsey is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname for individuals who lived in a place named Elsey or a variant of the name. The name Elsey is derived from the Old English personal name "Ælli" or "Ælle," which means "foreign" or "stranger," and the Old English word "eg," meaning "island" or "low-lying land by a stream."

People bearing the surname Elsey can be found primarily in the United Kingdom, especially in regions with historical Anglo-Saxon settlements. The distribution of the surname suggests that there are concentrations of Elsey families in counties such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Historically, individuals with the surname Elsey have been involved in various occupations, including agricultural work, trade, and other professions common to the rural settings where the name originated.

The surname Elsey highlights a link to the ancestral past of families and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural tapestry of the British Isles. It continues to be passed down through generations, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Elsey name in British history.

There are approximately 2,138 people named Elsey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,965th most common surname in Britain. Around 33 in a million people in Britain are named Elsey.

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

  • Alan
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Janet
  • Jennifer
  • Linda
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Pippa
  • Rebecca
  • Samantha
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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