LUNGLEY
Lungley
Lungley is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to the medieval period. The surname is believed to have derived from a place name, possibly a lost or unidentified village in England. The exact meaning of the name is unclear, but it is thought to have originally referred to the "woodland clearing where lungwort (a plant with spotted leaves) grew."
The variant spellings of the name, such as Longley or Longly, indicate regional variations and changes over time. The Lungley surname is found mainly in the south of England, particularly in counties like Surrey, Sussex, and Kent.
Individuals bearing the surname Lungley have historically been involved in a variety of occupations, from agricultural workers to craftsmen. Over the centuries, some members of the Lungley family may have migrated to other parts of the British Isles or beyond, contributing to the dispersal of the surname.
As with many surnames, the meaning, distribution, and significance of the name Lungley have evolved over time, reflecting the complex history of family names in Britain. Today, individuals with the surname Lungley can be found across the United Kingdom and around the world, each with their own unique family history and story to tell.
There are approximately 329 people named Lungley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Lungley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- David
- Graeme
- Howard
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Thomas
- Tony
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Anna
- Gillian
- Joanne
- Julie
- Leigh
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan