NETLEY
Netley
Netley is a British surname with historical roots that can be traced back to the Hampshire region. The name is locational in origin, derived from the village of Netley, located near Southampton. The village of Netley was known for its historic abbey, Netley Abbey, which was founded in the 13th century and is now a picturesque ruin popular with visitors.
The surname Netley may have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived by the Netley village or as a locational surname for those who migrated from Netley to other parts of England.
Over time, individuals bearing the surname Netley have spread to various regions in the United Kingdom and beyond, as families moved and settled in different areas. Today, the Netley surname can be found in various countries due to migration and globalisation.
The Netley surname carries with it a sense of heritage and connection to the historical village of Netley, Hampshire, making it an intriguing and valued piece of British family history.
There are approximately 277 people named Netley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Netley.
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
- Brian
- David
- Edward
- Gavin
- Grant
- Jason
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Robin
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Dawn
- Gillian
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Laura
- Maria
- Melissa
- Nicola
- Pearl
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sharon
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