MOYLES
Moyles
Overview
Moyles is a surname of British origin that has its roots in the Celtic traditions of the British Isles. The name Moyles is a variant of the Gaelic name "O'Maoilbhuidhe", meaning "descendant of the fair or blond one". The name is found mainly in Ireland and Scotland, with a notable presence in England as well.
History
The Moyles surname likely originated in Ireland, particularly in the Connacht region. Over time, some branches of the Moyles family migrated to Scotland and England, where the name took on various spellings and pronunciations. The name Moyles is believed to have been anglicised from its original Gaelic form to make it easier to pronounce for English speakers.
Distribution
The Moyles surname is not as common as some other British surnames, but it is found throughout the United Kingdom, particularly in areas with historic Irish and Scottish populations. Today, individuals with the surname Moyles can be found in various regions of the UK, with concentrations in Ireland, Scotland, and England.
Notable Individuals
- Chris Moyles: A well-known British radio and television presenter, Chris Moyles rose to fame as the host of the BBC Radio 1 breakfast show. He has also appeared on various television programmes and is considered a prominent figure in the British entertainment industry.
Variants
Variations of the Moyles surname include Moyle, Moiles, Moyls, and O’Moyle. These variations reflect the evolution of the name over time and its adaptation to different regions and dialects within the UK.
Legacy
The Moyles surname carries with it a rich history that links back to the Gaelic traditions of Ireland and Scotland. Through the centuries, individuals bearing the Moyles name have made contributions to various fields, leaving behind a lasting legacy that is part of the broader tapestry of British history and culture.
There are approximately 394 people named Moyles in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Moyles.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- Dermot
- Gerard
- James
- John
- Lee
- Michael
- Patrick
- Sean
- Thomas
Female
- Jane
- Joanne
- Kerry
- Lindsay
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Mailes
- Mailis
- Maillis
- Mails
- Malaise
- Malaos
- Malas
- Malasi
- Malass
- Malaws
- Maleece
- Males
- Malesa
- Malessa
- Malice
- Malici
- Malies
- Malis
- Malisa
- Malisz
- Malius
- Malizi
- Malizia
- Mallace
- Mallas
- Malles
- Mallice
- Mallios
- Mallis
- Mallos
- Mallous
- Mallows
- Mallozzi
- Malls
- Mallus
- Malos
- Malusa
- Malys
- Malysa
- Malysz
- Malz
- Maules
- Mauls
- Mawles
- Mayles
- Maylis
- Meales
- Mealls
- Meals
- Meelis
- Mehlis
- Meills
- Melas
- Meles
- Melesi
- Melesse
- Melias
- Melice
- Melici
- Melis
- Melise
- Melisi
- Melissa
- Melisse
- Melius
- Mellace
- Mellas
- Melles
- Mellese
- Melless
- Mellies
- Mellis
- Melliss
- Mellos
- Mellows
- Mells
- Mellues
- Melluso
- Melsa
- Melusi
- Melzi
- Meyles
- Miaoulis
- Mieles
- Miells
- Miels
- Milas
- Milazzo
- Milce
- Miles
- Milesi
- Milici
- Milios
- Milis
- Milius
- Milizia
- Millais
- Millas
- Milles
- Milless
- Millias
- Millis
- Milliss
- Mills
- Millus
- Millz
- Milos
- Milosz
- Mils
- Milus
- Milz
- Mlews
- Moales
- Moile
- Moiles
- Moils
- Molas
- Moles
- Molis
- Molisso
- Molles
- Mollis
- Molls
- Moloce
- Molossi
- Mols
- Molsa
- Molus
- Molz
- Moulas
- Moules
- Moulis
- Moulls
- Moulos
- Mouls
- Moulse
- Moulso
- Mowles
- Moyal
- Moyee
- Moyel
- Moyes
- Moyez
- Moyle
- Mulas
- Mules
- Muliss
- Mulles
- Mullias
- Mullice
- Mulliez
- Mullis
- Mulliss
- Mulls
- Muls
- Mulse
- Myles
- Mylis
- Mylius
- Mylles
- Mylls
- Myllys
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