HENCHLEY
Henchley
Henchley is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to the medieval period. The name Henchley is of Anglo-Saxon descent, deriving from the Old English personal name "Heahmund" or "Heanmund," which means "high protection." Over time, the name evolved into its current form of Henchley.
The Henchley surname has been predominantly found in various regions across England, particularly in the counties of Kent and Sussex. Individuals with the surname Henchley have been associated with a range of occupations and professions over the centuries.
Like many British surnames, the Henchley name may have undergone variations in spelling due to dialectal differences, illiteracy, or clerical errors in historical records. Some alternative spellings of the surname include Henschley, Henchly, and Hensley.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Henchley can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world as a result of migration and globalisation. The name continues to carry a sense of heritage and ancestry for those who bear it, serving as a link to the rich tapestry of British history.
There are approximately 87 people named Henchley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Henchley.
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