HARPLEY
Harpley
Harpley is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the Norfolk region of England. The name is locational, deriving from the village of Harpley, which is situated in the county of Norfolk. The village's name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "har" meaning grey and "leah" meaning woodland, denoting a grey woodland.
The Harpley surname dates back to medieval times, and its earliest recorded instances can be traced to the medieval parish registers and census records of Norfolk. Over the centuries, the Harpley surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, as individuals bearing this name have migrated and settled in different regions.
Individuals with the Harpley surname have been associated with diverse occupations and roles, reflecting the historical patterns of employment in England. The surname may also have been subject to variations in spelling over time, as is common with many British surnames.
Today, the Harpley surname continues to be borne by individuals with ancestral ties to Norfolk and other areas where the name has been established. The surname serves as a legacy of the historical connections and localities from which families have originated, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogy.
There are approximately 224 people named Harpley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Harpley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Chris
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- Derek
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Ryan
- William
Female
- Alice
- Betty
- Janet
- Julie
- Margaret
- Martina
- Mary
- Rachel
- Sandra
- Stella