Mattingley

Mattingley is an English habitational surname with origins dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the village of Mattingley in Hampshire, England. The name is believed to come from the Old English personal name Maetta, combined with the word "leigh" meaning clearing or meadow.

The earliest recordings of the surname Mattingley date back to the 13th century in Hampshire. Over the centuries, families bearing the Mattingley name have been recorded across various regions of England, indicating some movement and migration of the bearers.

Notable individuals with the surname Mattingley have made contributions in various fields, including academia, literature, and the arts.

As with many surnames, variations in spelling such as Mattingly or Mattingley can be found in historical records due to factors such as dialectal differences and clerical errors.

The surname Mattingley continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to its enduring presence and relevance in British genealogy and history.

There are approximately 450 people named Mattingley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Mattingley.

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
  • Brian
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Jeffrey
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Philip

Female

  • Charlotte
  • Dorothy
  • Emma
  • Julie
  • Laura
  • Lesley
  • Margaret
  • Michelle
  • Pamela
  • Paula
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tracey

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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