Mozley

Mozley is a surname of English origin. It is thought to be a locational surname derived from the place name Mowsley in Leicestershire, England. The earliest recordings of the surname date back to the 16th century in the county of Warwickshire. The name is believed to have spread to other parts of England over the centuries.

One notable individual with the surname Mozley is Thomas Mozley (1806–1893), an English cleric and theological writer. He was known for his association with the Oxford Movement, a movement within the Church of England that aimed to bring the church back to its Catholic roots.

The Mozley surname has maintained a presence in various regions of the United Kingdom and has also been found in Commonwealth countries such as Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, often as a result of migration.

The etymology and history of the Mozley surname continue to be of interest to genealogists and historians studying English surnames and family history.

There are approximately 454 people named Mozley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Mozley.

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

  • Alexander
  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • Daniel
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Roy
  • Timothy

Female

  • Charlotte
  • Claire
  • Donna
  • Helen
  • Jane
  • Janet
  • Janice
  • Mary
  • Pamela
  • Patricia
  • Rachel
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Winifred

Similar and related surnames

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