LAWLEY
Lawley
Lawley is a surname of English origin, derived from a locational name meaning "person from Lawley", a place in Shropshire. The first recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century in England. The name Lawley is found predominantly in the West Midlands region of England, with some branches of the family also settling in other parts of the country and the world.
Notable individuals with the surname Lawley have made contributions in various fields such as politics, literature, and entertainment. Variants of the surname include Lailey and Lawly.
The Lawley family crest typically features symbols such as a lion and a silver helm with a crown, representing strength, nobility, and chivalry.
Today, the surname Lawley remains relatively uncommon but continues to be a proud symbol of English heritage and ancestry for those who bear it.
There are approximately 2,942 people named Lawley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,032nd most common surname in Britain. Around 45 in a million people in Britain are named Lawley.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- James
- John
- Mark
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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