MANTLE
Mantle
Mantle is a British surname with roots in medieval England. The surname is of locational origin, derived from the Old English word "mentel," meaning a cloak or mantle, and was often used to describe a person who made or sold mantles or cloaks.
The name Mantle is recorded in various forms throughout history, including "le Manteler" in the 12th century and "Mantell" in the 14th century. The earliest documentation of the surname dates back to the Domesday Book in 1086, where it was recorded as "de Mantel."
Over the centuries, the Mantle family name has spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, with notable concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Sussex, and Kent. The name has also been carried to other English-speaking countries through immigration and migration.
Individuals bearing the Mantle surname have made contributions to various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts. The surname has a rich and diverse history, reflecting the social and cultural landscape of Britain through the ages.
There are approximately 2,206 people named Mantle in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,885th most common surname in Britain. Around 34 in a million people in Britain are named Mantle.
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
- Gary
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Glenys
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Linda
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
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