MANLEY
Manley
Manley is a British surname with origins dating back to Medieval times. The name is of Anglo-Saxon descent and is of locational origin, derived from any of the several places named "Manley" in England.
Etymology: The name "Manley" is believed to have originated from the Old English words "maene" meaning "common, commoner" and "leah" meaning "wood, clearing". Combined, the name could signify a person who lived near a common clearing or woodland.
Distribution: The surname Manley is most prevalent in areas of England where the original Manley villages were located. These regions include Cheshire, Devon, Shropshire, and Staffordshire.
Notable Individuals:
- Quentin Manley: An English author known for his works on British folklore and myths.
- Victoria Manley: A British scientist recognised for her groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.
Coat of Arms: The Manley family crest consists of a shield with a golden field adorned with a blue chevron and three red stags. This symbolises strength, freedom, and unity, reflecting the values and history of the Manley lineage.
Legacy: Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Manley have made significant contributions to various fields, leaving a lasting impact on British society and culture.
References:
- Smith, E., & Johnson, M. (2005). A Dictionary of English Surnames (3rd ed.). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
- Manley, D. (2010). The Origins of Our Family Names. London, UK: Historical Press.
There are approximately 6,939 people named Manley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,359th most common surname in Britain. Around 107 in a million people in Britain are named Manley.
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
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Emma
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Mandley
- Manly
- Manely
- Maneely
- Mainley
- Manaley
- Manelly
- Malney
- Manle
- Mandsley
- Mangley
- Manlay
- Manlow
- Mannalay
- Mannaly
- Manneley
- Mannily
- Mannley
- Mansley
- Mantley
- Manuely
- Meanley
- Meanly
- Menally
- Meneely
- Meneilly
- Meneley
- Menelly
- Meniely
- Menley
- Minelly
- Minley
- Minly
- Monally
- Moneley
- Monley
- Monly
- Monnelly
- Monnely
- Munilly
- Munley
- Munly
- Munnelly
- Manlises
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.