HOOLEY
Hooley
Hooley is a surname of English origin, most commonly found in the regions of Derbyshire and Lancashire. The surname is derived from the Old English word "hoh" which means a spur of a hill or a small valley, and "leah" which means a clearing. This suggests that the name likely originated as a toponymic name to describe someone who lived near a small valley or a clearing on a hill.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Hooley dates back to the early 13th century in Lancashire. Over the centuries, the surname has proliferated and spread to other parts of England and the wider British Isles.
The Hooley family has been associated with various professions and industries, including farming, mining, and textiles. Notable individuals bearing the surname include artists, athletes, and scholars who have made contributions to their respective fields.
Today, the surname Hooley continues to be borne by individuals across the UK and around the world, reflecting the diverse and widespread nature of this English surname.
There are approximately 2,110 people named Hooley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,017th most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Hooley.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Gail
- Helen
- Laura
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan
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