HEASLEY
Heasley
Heasley is a British surname of Old English origin. The name is derived from the combination of the Old English personal name "Hæsel", meaning "hazel tree", and the suffix "-ley", which signifies a clearing or meadow. Therefore, the surname Heasley is thought to have originally denoted someone who lived near a hazel wood or in a clearing surrounded by hazel trees.
The surname Heasley has been recorded in various forms including Hasely, Heazle, Hesle, Hazely, and more. The first documented instances of the surname Heasley date back to the early medieval period in England.
Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Heasley have been found across various regions of the British Isles, with concentrations in counties such as Devon, Somerset, and Lancashire.
Notable individuals with the surname Heasley have made contributions in various fields, bringing pride to the name. The Heasley surname thus stands as a testament to the enduring heritage and history of British families.
There are approximately 156 people named Heasley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Heasley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brendan
- Brian
- David
- Jason
- John
- Jonathan
- Richard
- Rowan
- Samuel
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rosa
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Shelagh
- Stephanie
- Tanya
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
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