GOATLEY
Goatley
The surname Goatley is of English origin and is believed to be habitational, derived from the name of places in Worcestershire, England. These places are believed to mean "goat wood" or "wood frequented by goats". The surname is mainly found in the Midlands region of England.
The first recorded instance of the Goatley surname dates back to the late 16th century. Over the centuries, the name has dispersed to various parts of the United Kingdom and the wider English-speaking world.
Individuals with the surname Goatley have contributed to various fields and professions, including academia, business, the arts, and more. The name has maintained a presence in local communities, with some families tracing their lineage back through several generations.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling such as Goately, Goateley, and Gotley can be found due to historical factors and regional accents. Today, individuals with the surname Goatley can be found across the United Kingdom and in various countries where British descendants have settled, maintaining a connection to their ancestral roots.
There are approximately 344 people named Goatley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Goatley.
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
- Adrian
- Daniel
- David
- James
- Jamie
- Jason
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Katherine
- Linda
- Louise
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Rosalind
- Susan
- Tracey
- Tracy
- Vera