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.
Typical given names associated with the Mantle 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
Similar and related surnames
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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
Famous people named Mantle
- Mickey Mantle - American baseball player (1931 to 1995)
- Clive Mantle - Actor
- Anthony Dod Mantle - Cinematographer
- John Mantle - Welsh rugby union football player, and rugby league football player and coach (1942 to 2018)
- Jack Mantle - Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1917 to 1940)
- Joe Mantle - Football player (1908 to 1)
- Thomas Mantle - Cricketer (1840 to 1884)
- Ian Mantle - Racing driver (1920 to 2010)
- John Mantle - Bishop of Brechin; Scottish Episcopal bishop (1946 to 2010)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.