LEAVESLEY
Leavesley
Leavesley is a surname of English origin that is believed to have originated from the village of Leavesley in Shropshire, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "leafa" meaning "beloved" and "leah" meaning "woodland clearing", indicating a person who lived near or in a beloved woodland clearing.
The first recorded instance of the surname Leavesley dates back to the 16th century in Worcestershire, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by families with ancestral roots in England.
The Leavesley surname is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing this surname found in the United Kingdom. It is believed that some branches of the Leavesley family have emigrated to countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Notable individuals with the surname Leavesley include artists, writers, and professionals in various fields. The surname has also been preserved in historical records and genealogies, providing valuable insights into the family history and heritage of those carrying the Leavesley name.
Today, the surname Leavesley continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its English roots and the ancestral village from which it derived.
There are approximately 554 people named Leavesley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Leavesley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Marcus
- Mark
- Martin
- Paul
- Philip
- Simon
- Steven
Female
- Emma
- Hazel
- Kathryn
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy