MAYLE
Mayle
Mayle is a surname of British origin, with variations including Mayhew and Maly. The name is derived from the medieval English personal name Ma(i)le, itself derived from the Old English word mǣg, meaning "relative" or "kinsman". The surname likely denotes a familial origin or connection.
History and Distribution
The Mayle surname has historical roots in various regions of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in Southern England, particularly in counties such as Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire. Over time, individuals bearing the Mayle surname have dispersed to other parts of the UK and beyond, contributing to a widespread distribution of this surname.
Notable Individuals
1. John Mayle (b. 1959)
An acclaimed British author known for his works on food, wine, and travel. Mayle's best-known book, A Year in Provence, details his experiences after moving to Provence, France, and has garnered international acclaim.
2. Gillian Mayle (b. 1975)
A prominent British scientist renowned for her research in environmental conservation. Mayle has published numerous papers on sustainable agriculture and biodiversity preservation, earning recognition for her contributions to the field.
Legacy
The Mayle surname continues to be borne by individuals across various professional domains, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British society. With a rich history and a widespread presence, the Mayle name serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of familial ties and heritage in the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 400 people named Mayle in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Mayle.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- James
- John
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Ann
- Christine
- Claire
- Elaine
- Emma
- Gemma
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- June
- Kirsty
- Pauline
- Rachel
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Maile
- Maille
- Mael
- Mailes
- Mahle
- Maiel
- Maill
- Mayl
- Maylee
- Maal
- Maala
- Maali
- Maalo
- Maehle
- Mahl
- Mahla
- Mahli
- Maiella
- Maiello
- Maila
- Mailie
- Maillie
- Maillou
- Maiolo
- Mal
- Mala
- Malai
- Male
- Malea
- Malee
- Males
- Maley
- Mali
- Malia
- Malie
- Mall
- Malla
- Malle
- Mallea
- Mallee
- Malleo
- Malli
- Mallia
- Mallie
- Mallo
- Mallu
- Malo
- Maloo
- Malou
- Malu
- Maly
- Mauel
- Maul
- Maula
- Maule
- Maull
- Maullu
- Mawl
- Mawla
- Mawle
- Mayal
- Mayala
- Mayale
- Mayall
- Mayee
- Mayel
- Mayele
- Mayeli
- Mayell
- Mayil
- Mayill
- Mayles
- Mayley
- Maylia
- Maylie
- Mayol
- Meal
- Meale
- Meales
- Mealia
- Mealie
- Meall
- Meallie
- Measles
- Meel
- Meela
- Meelee
- Meell
- Mehl
- Mehli
- Mehlo
- Meil
- Meila
- Meile
- Meili
- Meill
- Mel
- Mela
- Mele
- Melee
- Meli
- Melia
- Melie
- Melio
- Mell
- Mella
- Melle
- Melli
- Mellia
- Mellie
- Mello
- Melloe
- Melo
- Melu
- Meola
- Meoli
- Mesle
- Meuli
- Meulle
- Meyall
- Meyle
- Meylei
- Meyles
- Mial
- Miale
- Miall
- Miel
- Miele
- Mieli
- Miell
- Mil
- Mila
- Mile
- Milea
- Mili
- Milia
- Milie
- Mill
- Milla
- Mille
- Millea
- Millee
- Milli
- Millia
- Millie
- Millieau
- Millo
- Milo
- Milue
- Miola
- Moal
- Moala
- Moale
- Moalle
- Moehl
- Moehle
- Moel
- Mohl
- Mohla
- Mohle
- Mohyla
- Moil
- Moile
- Moioli
- Mol
- Mola
- Molai
- Mole
- Molea
- Molee
- Moli
- Molia
- Moll
- Molla
- Molle
- Molli
- Mollie
- Mollo
- Molo
- Moloi
- Moloo
- Molu
- Mool
- Moola
- Moole
- Moolla
- Moual
- Mouel
- Mouelle
- Mouille
- Moul
- Moula
- Moulai
- Moule
- Mouli
- Moull
- Moulla
- Mowl
- Mowla
- Mowle
- Mowll
- Moyl
- Moyle
- Muehl
- Muel
- Muela
- Muell
- Muelle
- Muhl
- Muhle
- Muhll
- Muil
- Muile
- Mul
- Mula
- Mule
- Mulea
- Muli
- Mulia
- Mull
- Mulla
- Mulle
- Mullee
- Mulli
- Mullie
- Mulu
- Muollo
- Muylle
- Myle
- Mylie
- Mylle
- Myllie
- Mylo
- Mylue
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.