GAYLE
Gayle Gayle is a surname of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. The surname is derived from the Old English word "gaeg", meaning a triangular piece of land or a place where goats are kept. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname Gayle may have lived near or worked within such locations.
The surname Gayle has varied spellings over the centuries, including Gale and Gail. It is common among families in Britain and has been found in records throughout the country, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Gayle include British author and journalist Daisy Gayle, known for her works on British history and culture, as well as renowned artist Thomas Gayle, famous for his landscape paintings.
Today, the surname Gayle continues to be present in British society, representing a legacy of ancestral connection and regional heritage.
There are approximately 3,210 people named Gayle in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,829th most common surname in Britain. Around 49 in a million people in Britain are named Gayle.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Region of origin: Europe
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- Donald
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Angela
- Carol
- Donna
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.