GREELEY
Greeley
Greeley is a surname of English origin, derived from a habitational name referring to various places called Greeley or Greele in England. The name can be traced back to the Old English word "graf," meaning grange or a farmstead.
The Greeley surname is found predominantly in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Greeley have migrated to other English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable individuals with the surname Greeley include the American journalist and social reformer Horace Greeley (1811–1872), who founded the New-York Tribune newspaper and was a prominent figure in 19th-century American politics.
The Greeley surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical roots while also evolving within diverse cultural contexts.
There are approximately 170 people named Greeley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Greeley.
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
- Carl
- Christopher
- John
- Justin
- Keith
- Kevin
- Martin
- Michael
- Nevil
- Peter
- Sean
- Thomas
Female
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Fiona
- Helena
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Maria
- Michaela
- Moya
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Susanna
- Tanya
Similar and related surnames
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