JELLEY
Jelley
The surname Jelley is of English origin, with roots in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire regions of England. It is classified as a locational surname, deriving from the Old English word "geolu" meaning yellow. This could suggest that the name was given to someone with blond or fair hair, or alternatively it could have been used to describe someone who lived near a place with yellow flowers or yellow soil.
The Jelley family name has been documented in historical records dating back to the 13th century, with variations in spelling such as Jollye, Jelli, and Jelleye. The name has spread to various parts of the UK, but it remains more concentrated in the Midlands region.
The Jelley family has a rich history in the region, with individuals involved in various professions such as agriculture, trade, and later in industrial occupations during the Industrial Revolution. Today, the surname Jelley is less common but continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the legacy of this ancient English name.
There are approximately 1,943 people named Jelley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,313th most common surname in Britain. Around 30 in a million people in Britain are named Jelley.
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
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Fiona
- Linda
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
- Suzanne
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