GOOLEY
Gooley
The surname Gooley is of English origin and is thought to be a locational surname, derived from the place-name Goulley, Golley, or Golley in the county of Buckinghamshire. The name is also found in other parts of England, but its exact origin and meaning remain uncertain.
One theory suggests that the name Gooley may have derived from the Old English word "gol" meaning "round" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing," indicating a person who lived near a round-shaped wood or clearing.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Gooley dates back to the late 16th century in Buckinghamshire, England. Over time, the name has seen various spelling variations, including Gully, Gulley, Ghooly, and Goole.
Individuals bearing the surname Gooley have been found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the English-speaking world, particularly in former British colonies. Notable bearers of the Gooley surname have made contributions to various fields like literature, music, and politics.
In modern times, the Gooley surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and abroad, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 63 people named Gooley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Gooley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daryl
- Michael
- Peter
- Thomas
- Tristan
Female
- Bernadette
- Hannah
- Jemima
- Julianna
- Rachel