HESLEY
Hesley
Hesley is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated from the village of Hesley in the county of Yorkshire, England. The name is locational in nature, deriving from the Old English word "haesel-leah," meaning a clearing in a hazel wood.
The earliest recording of the surname Hesley dates back to the 13th century in Yorkshire, where families bearing this name were primarily linked to agricultural and rural communities. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Hesley have migrated to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, spreading the name to different regions.
The name Hesley is relatively uncommon and has been passed down through generations within certain families. Variants of the name may include Hesly and Hessley.
Today, individuals with the surname Hesley can be found across different parts of the United Kingdom, with some descendants having emigrated to other countries. The name serves as a reminder of the ancestral roots of these families in Yorkshire and the enduring legacy of the Hesley surname.
Sorry, we don't have any statistics on this name. That's probably because it's very uncommon in Britain.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Hungary
Language of origin: Hungarian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Laszlo
Female
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