Elsley

Elsley is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, believed to derive from the compound Old English personal name "Ælli" or "Æthel" combined with the Old English word "leah", meaning a forest or clearing.

The Elsley surname is primarily found in England, with concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire. The name has seen various spellings over the centuries, including Elsly, Elsleye, and Elsey.

Individuals bearing the Elsley surname have been documented in historical records dating back to the Middle Ages. They were often commoners working in agricultural or rural trades, reflecting the heritage of the name's origin in an Anglo-Saxon landscape.

Today, the Elsley surname continues to be present in Britain, as well as in other parts of the world where migration and diaspora have led individuals to carry the name. Variants of the surname can also be found, reflecting the ways in which names evolve and adapt over time.

Research into the genealogy and history of the Elsley surname provides insights into familial connections, migration patterns, and the broader tapestry of British cultural heritage.

There are approximately 440 people named Elsley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Elsley.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Chris
  • Daren
  • David
  • Graham
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Simon
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Emma
  • Jane
  • Joanne
  • Linda
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Paula
  • Rachel
  • 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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