LAMLEY
Lamley
Lamley is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to medieval times. The name is of Old English origin, derived from the word "lamb" meaning a young sheep, and the suffix "-ley" which indicates a clearing or meadow. This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who raised or tended to lambs in a clearing or meadow.
The first recorded instance of the surname Lamley dates back to the 13th century in the region of Yorkshire, England. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by families who may have migrated for various reasons such as employment opportunities or trade.
Like many surnames, Lamley has undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, including Lambly, Lamblye, and Lamleigh, reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions in historical records.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Lamley can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British families have settled. The name carries with it a sense of tradition and history, connecting modern-day bearers to their ancestors who lived and worked in the British countryside.
There are approximately 116 people named Lamley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Lamley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alwyn
- Anthony
- Brian
- David
- Geoff
- Jonathan
- Kirk
- Leslie
- Mark
- Michael
- Stephen
- Steve
Female
- Amanda
- Carolyn
- Deborah
- Gemma
- Jean
- Kirstin
- Margaret
- Susan
- Suzanne
- Wendy