LINGLEY
Lingley
Lingley is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the counties of Cheshire and Lancashire. The name is locational, deriving from the Old English pre-7th Century word "lange", meaning "long" or "tall", and "leah", which translates to "wood" or "clearing", denoting someone who came from a long wood or clearing.
The first recorded instance of the surname appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273 in Cheshire, where a William de Lungeslegh is mentioned. Variants of the name include Linglay, Lingleigh, and Lungley.
Throughout history, families with the surname Lingley have been associated with various occupations, including farming, trade, and skilled crafts. The Lingley name has spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, with bearers of the surname migrating to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Prominent individuals with the surname Lingley have made contributions in diverse fields, adding to the rich tapestry of British history and culture.
Today, the surname Lingley remains a part of the wider British identity, connecting individuals to their ancestral roots and heritage.
There are approximately 359 people named Lingley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Lingley.
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
- Alan
- Allan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- Graham
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Steven
- William
Female
- Carol
- Caroline
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gemma
- Janet
- Joan
- Karen
- Katherine
- Lynne
- Patricia
- Sara
- Sarah
- Susan