HAGLEY
Hagley
Hagley is a surname of English origin, believed to have derived from a place name in Worcestershire or West Midlands. The name could be derived from the Old English words "haye" meaning a hedged or fenced enclosure and "leah" meaning a clearing in the woods, suggesting that it referred to someone who lived by a hedged clearing.
The surname Hagley is not as common as some other British surnames, but it has a rich history and is found in various regions across the United Kingdom. Throughout the centuries, the Hagley surname may have been borne by farmers, craftsmen, or landowners, reflecting the diverse occupations of individuals in British society.
As is the case with many surnames, variations in spelling can be found, such as Haggley or Haggly, due to the phonetic nature of English spelling and pronunciation.
Today, individuals with the surname Hagley can be found in different parts of the world, with some having emigrated from the United Kingdom to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The Hagley name continues to be a part of the wider human tapestry, reflecting the movement and migration of people across borders and continents over time.
There are approximately 353 people named Hagley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Hagley.
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
- Andrew
- Daniel
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Robin
- Roy
- Stephen
- Stuart
- Thomas
Female
- Caroline
- Denise
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Jillian
- Karen
- Katherine
- Laura
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Susan
- Yvonne