HANDSLEY
Handsley
Handsley is an English surname with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The name is derived from the Old English elements "hand" meaning hand, and "leah" meaning clearing or meadow. This suggests that the name could have originally been used to describe someone who lived by a meadow or clearing or someone who worked with their hands.
The Handsley surname is believed to have originated in the Midlands region of England, particularly in areas such as Staffordshire and Derbyshire. Over time, bearers of the surname have spread across the country and beyond, with variations in spelling such as Hensley also being common.
The Handsley family name has been documented in various historical records, including census data, church registers, and other genealogical sources. Like many English surnames, Handsley may have evolved with different branches of the family adopting slightly altered forms of the name.
Today, individuals bearing the Handsley surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical origins in Anglo-Saxon England.
There are approximately 219 people named Handsley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Handsley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Bryan
- Christopher
- Craig
- David
- Graham
- Michael
- Paul
- Pd
- Peter
- Philip
- Stephen
Female
- Cf
- Emma
- Jane
- Karen
- Katie
- Louise
- Melanie
- Michelle
- Shirley
- Stephanie
- Thelma
- Victoria