JOLIE

Jolie is a British surname of French origin, derived from the French word "joli," meaning pretty or attractive. The surname was introduced to Britain by French Huguenot immigrants who settled in the country in the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Jolie surname has been recorded in various regions across Britain, particularly in areas with a history of French immigration, such as London, the South East, and the East of England. Over time, the surname has become Anglicised to fit British naming conventions.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Jolie include actors, artists, and other prominent figures who have contributed to British cultural and social heritage.

The surname Jolie continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its French roots while being firmly established within the British genealogical landscape.

There are approximately 46 people named Jolie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Jolie.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Richard

Female

  • Angelina

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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