NUTLEY
Nutley
Nutley is a surname of English origin, derived from a habitational name for individuals living in the village of Nutley, located in East Sussex, England. The village name itself is believed to have originated from the Old English words "hnutu" meaning nut and "lēah" meaning woodland or clearing, indicating a settlement near a wooded area where nuts grow.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Nutley dates back to the 13th century in Sussex, England, suggesting that it has ancient roots in the region. Over the centuries, families with the surname Nutley have dispersed to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Individuals with the surname Nutley have contributed to diverse fields ranging from arts and literature to politics and sciences. As with many surnames, variations in spelling such as Nutly or Nutterly can be found due to historical variations in record-keeping methods.
Today, the surname Nutley continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and has become part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, each with its own unique history and heritage.
There are approximately 1,035 people named Nutley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,174th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Nutley.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Claire
- Joanne
- Judith
- Kim
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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