HAWKSLEY
Hawksley
Hawksley is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is of English origin and is derived from the Old English pre 7th Century personal name Hafoc, meaning "hawk" and the Old English word leah, meaning "wood" or "clearing". The name therefore likely referred to someone who either lived near a hawk's wood or was associated with hawks in some way.
The surname Hawksley is considered to be of habitational origin, as it was often adopted by people who lived in or near the settlement of Hawksley.
Over the centuries, variations of the Hawksley surname have emerged, including Hauxley, Hawksly, and Hauxley. The surname has spread across the United Kingdom and can be found in various regions.
Individuals bearing the surname Hawksley have made notable contributions in various fields, including literature, science, and the arts. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its presence in British society.
In contemporary times, individuals with the surname Hawksley can be found throughout the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, reflecting the historical migration patterns of the British people.
There are approximately 573 people named Hawksley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Hawksley.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Angela
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan