LINEY
Liney
Liney is a British surname of English origin. The name is derived from the medieval masculine given name "Line", a diminutive of "Lionel", a popular name during the Middle Ages.
The Liney surname is mainly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Sussex and Kent. Historically, individuals bearing the Liney surname often had connections to agricultural or rural communities.
Over the centuries, the Liney family name has spread throughout the UK and beyond, as individuals with this surname have migrated to various parts of the world.
Today, the Liney surname continues to be present in both the UK and in countries with significant British diaspora populations, maintaining a link to its historical English roots.
There are approximately 364 people named Liney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Liney.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Andy
- Craig
- David
- John
- Keith
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Helen
- Joanne
- Julia
- Karen
- Katherine
- Michelle
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan