ONSLOW
Onslow
Onslow is a prestigious British surname with an extensive history dating back many centuries. The name is of Old English origin, derived from the place name "Ondeslowe", meaning "hill of a man named Ond". The Onslow family has been prominent in British history, particularly in the county of Shropshire where they were landed gentry.
One of the most notable figures from the Onslow family is Arthur Onslow (1691–1768), who served as the Speaker of the House of Commons for a record 33 years. He is remembered for his impartiality and dedication to the principles of parliamentary democracy.
The Onslow family crest features a shield with heraldic symbols including lions and crescents, reflecting their noble lineage. The motto "Fides probata coronat" translates to "Proven faith crowns".
Today, the surname Onslow continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and abroad, with many descendants proudly upholding the family's heritage and traditions. The Onslow name remains a symbol of integrity, leadership and noble lineage in British society.
Typical given names associated with the Onslow surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Helen
- Joan
- Kathleen
- Linnet
- Louise
- Lucinda
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
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There are approximately 802 people named Onslow in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,747th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Onslow.
Famous people named Onslow
- Michael Onslow, 7th Earl of Onslow - Politician, nobleman (1938 to 2011)
- Richard Onslow, 5th Earl of Onslow - Noble, diplomat and politician (1876 to 1945)
- Rupert Onslow, 8th Earl of Onslow - Peer
- Cranley Onslow - Politician (1926 to 2001)
- William Onslow, 4th Earl of Onslow - Conservative politician and Governor of New Zealand (1853 to 1911)
- Muriel Wheldale Onslow - Biochemist (1880 to 1932)
- Arthur Onslow - Speaker of the British House of Commons (1691 to 1768)
- Richard Onslow, 1st Baron Onslow - Speaker of the House of Commons (1654 to 1717)
- George Onslow, 1st Earl of Onslow - Peer and politician (1731 to 1814)
- Thomas Onslow, 2nd Earl of Onslow - Nobleman and courtier (1754 to 1827)
- Denzil Onslow - Cricketer (1802 to 1879)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.