INSLEY
Insley
Insley is a British surname of English origin. It is believed to be a locational surname derived from the place name "Insley" or "Ingsley" in the county of Yorkshire. The name has Old English roots, with "Ing" meaning "meadow" or "river meadow," and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing," indicating that the original bearers of the surname may have resided near or in a meadow.
The first recorded instance of the surname Insley dates back to the early 16th century in the parish registers of Yorkshire. Over time, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond as individuals migrated for various reasons such as work, trade, or settlement.
Variants of the surname Insley include Ingleley, Inseley, and Innisley, among others. The name has also undergone spelling variations due to factors such as regional accents, dialects, and clerical errors in documentation.
Individuals bearing the surname Insley can be found in a range of professions and walks of life, contributing to society in various ways. The surname may also be found in combination with other surnames through marriage or lineage, adding to its diversity and prevalence.
Today, the surname Insley is relatively uncommon, but it continues to be preserved by descendants and individuals interested in genealogy and family history. The name serves as a reminder of the ancestral roots and heritage of those who bear it.
There are approximately 1,110 people named Insley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,805th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Insley.
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
- Andrew
- Clive
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Irene
- Jane
- Jean
- Joanne
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Sarah
- Susan