KEIGHLEY
Keighley
The surname Keighley is of English origin, deriving from the town of Keighley in West Yorkshire. The name is thought to be locational, meaning it was given to people based on their place of residence. The town of Keighley itself is believed to have Celtic origins, with the name possibly deriving from the Old English words "cēgan" meaning "key" and "lēah," which translates to "clearing" or "woodland clearing."
The Keighley surname has been recorded in various spellings over the centuries, including Kighley, Kealey, Kealey, and Keyly. The variations may stem from dialectal differences or clerical errors in record-keeping.
The Keighley name is most commonly found in the West Yorkshire region, particularly in and around the town of Keighley. However, individuals bearing this surname have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, due to migration and other factors.
Notable individuals with the surname Keighley include John Keighley, a renowned playwright, and Sarah Keighley, a prominent artist known for her intricate landscape paintings.
The Keighley surname is a reminder of the rich history and heritage of the region and continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its roots in West Yorkshire.
There are approximately 1,608 people named Keighley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,054th most common surname in Britain. Around 25 in a million people in Britain are named Keighley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- David
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
- Stewart
Female
- And
- Ann
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jean
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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