HENLY
Henly
The surname Henly is of English origin, deriving from an Old English personal name "Hana" and the suffix "-leah", meaning a woodland clearing. The name is locational, referring to individuals who hailed from places named Henley or Henley-on-Thames in various English counties.
The surname Henly dates back to the late medieval period in England, and early records show variations in spelling such as Hennly and Henley. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various parts of the British Isles and beyond, carried by families who may have migrated for reasons such as work, trade, or marriage.
Notable individuals with the surname Henly include British athlete Joseph Henly, who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, and British psychoanalyst Alice Henly, known for her contributions to the field of psychology.
Today, the surname Henly can be found in diverse regions, reflecting the movement and settlement of families over the centuries. Variants of the name, such as Henley and Hennelly, continue to be used by descendants of those who originally bore the name Henly, contributing to its rich history and continued presence in modern society.
There are approximately 402 people named Henly in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Henly.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Claire
- Dapne
- Emma
- Helen
- Janet
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracy
- Trudy
Similar and related surnames
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