LANSLEY
Lansley
Lansley is a surname of English origin that dates back to medieval times. The name is believed to have originated from a locational or topographical source, referring to someone who hailed from a place named Lansley or lived near a particular geographical feature such as a clearing or a meadow.
The Lansley surname is relatively uncommon and is most prevalent in the southern counties of England, particularly in areas such as Hampshire and Wiltshire. Variants of the surname include Lanesly, Lainsley, and Lunsley.
Notable individuals bearing the Lansley name include Andrew Lansley, a prominent British politician who served as Secretary of State for Health in the UK government from 2010 to 2012.
The Lansley surname carries a sense of lineage and heritage, reflecting the deep-rooted history of English families bearing this name. It serves as a reminder of the ancestral connections and local ties that have shaped the identity of individuals carrying the Lansley surname through the generations.
There are approximately 792 people named Lansley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,846th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Lansley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Colin
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Tony
Female
- Amanda
- Anne-marie
- Claire
- Doreen
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Jo
- Judith
- Julie
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.