GREASLEY
Greasley
Greasley is a surname of English origin, derived from a place name in Nottinghamshire, UK. The village of Greasley is nestled in the East Midlands region of England. The surname is believed to have Norman roots, stemming from the Old English term "graege", meaning "grey" or "grey-haired", and "leah", which refers to a woodland clearing or meadow.
History and Distribution
The surname Greasley dates back to medieval times and is predominantly found in the Nottinghamshire and neighbouring Derbyshire regions of England. Notable Greasleys have been documented in historical records, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Notable Individuals
- John Greasley: A respected industrialist in the textile industry during the Victorian era.
- Sarah Greasley: Renowned for her philanthropic work in the early 20th century, particularly in the field of education.
Legacy
The Greasley surname continues to be held by numerous individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, with a concentration in its ancestral home of Nottinghamshire. The name serves as a reminder of the rich history and heritage of the region, with Greasleys contributing to various fields over the centuries.
There are approximately 1,567 people named Greasley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,175th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Greasley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bobby
- Christopher
- David
- Hugh
- Jason
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Carsley
- Carsly
- Coorsley
- Corsley
- Craisley
- Crassley
- Creasley
- Cresley
- Cressley
- Crisley
- Crissley
- Croosley
- Croseley
- Crosely
- Crosley
- Crosly
- Crossely
- Crosslay
- Crossley
- Crosslley
- Crossly
- Crousley
- Crowsley
- Croysley
- Curseley
- Cursley
- Cursly
- Garsley
- Graessle
- Graessler
- Graesslin
- Gramley
- Gransley
- Graseley
- Grasley
- Grassler
- Grassley
- Grassly
- Gratley
- Greacesley
- Grealey
- Grease
- Greaseley
- Greasey
- Greasly
- Greatley
- Greesley
- Greseley
- Gresley
- Greslow
- Gresly
- Gressler
- Gressley
- Gresslin
- Grisley
- Grisly
- Groseley
- Grosley
- Grossley
- Kearsley
- Kersley
- Kirsely
- Kirsley
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