Lashley

Lashley is a British surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word lasc, meaning ale or beer, and the suffix -ley, which denotes a clearing or field, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near a meadow used for brewing.

The surname Lashley is found predominantly in the southern regions of England, with historical records indicating concentrations in counties such as Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. Variants of the name include Lashly, Lashleigh, and Lashlie.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Lashley include John Lashley, a prominent 18th-century brewer and landowner, who played a key role in the expansion of the brewing industry in Sussex.

Today, the surname Lashley continues to be present in various parts of the United Kingdom and has also spread to other English-speaking countries through emigration.

The Lashley name carries with it a sense of tradition and heritage, reflecting the historical significance of brewing and agriculture in British society.

There are approximately 572 people named Lashley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Lashley.

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
  • Daniel
  • David
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Simon
  • Stephen
  • Steven

Female

  • Gillian
  • Helen
  • Joan
  • Katherine
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Ondine
  • Patricia
  • Sharon
  • Susan
  • Tracey
  • Wendy

Similar and related surnames

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