LINDSLEY
Lindsley
The surname "Lindsley" is of British origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English name "Lin(d)", meaning a flax plant or referring to a linden tree, and the suffix "-ley", indicating a clearing or meadow. This etymology suggests that the name originally denoted someone who lived near a flax field or a grove of linden trees.
Variations of the surname Lindsley include Lindley, Lindsey, and Linley. It is most commonly found in Northern England and Scotland, particularly in areas with a history of cultivation of flax or linden trees. The first recorded instances of the surname date back to the medieval period, with variations such as "de Lindeleia" and "de Lindelay" appearing in documents from the 12th and 13th centuries.
Over time, the surname Lindsley has spread beyond its original geographic roots and can now be found in various English-speaking countries, including the United States, Australia, and Canada, due to emigration patterns.
Notable individuals with the surname Lindsley include academics, artists, and professionals in various fields, contributing to the diverse legacy associated with the name. Today, the surname Lindsley continues to be a distinctive and enduring part of British heritage.
There are approximately 314 people named Lindsley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Lindsley.
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
- David
- Edward
- Ian
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- William
Female
- Alison
- Angela
- Edna
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Gladys
- Karen
- Maureen
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan
- Sylvia
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