Padley

Padley is a surname of English origin, with roots in the region of Derbyshire. The name is believed to have originally been derived from the Old English word "pad," meaning path or road, and "leah," meaning wood or clearing. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a pathway through a forest or clearing.

The first known recording of the Padley surname dates back to the 13th century in Derbyshire, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, though it remains most commonly found in its region of origin.

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The surname Padley carries with it a sense of heritage and identity, reflecting the family's connections to the Derbyshire region and its history. Today, individuals with the surname Padley can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, maintaining a link to their ancestral roots.

There are approximately 1,626 people named Padley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,997th most common surname in Britain. Around 25 in a million people in Britain are named Padley.

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
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Simon
  • Stephen

Female

  • Anne
  • Dawn
  • Deborah
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Hannah
  • Jennifer
  • Julie
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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