PEASLEY
Peasley
Peasley is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English word "pege" which means "female deer" and "leah" which means "wood" or "clearing," indicating a person who lived near a wood or clearing inhabited by deer.
The surname Peasley is found predominantly in the East Anglia region of England, particularly in the county of Suffolk. The first recorded instance of the name dates back to the 13th century in the parish of Peasly in Suffolk.
Over the centuries, the Peasley surname has seen various spellings and forms, including Peasly, Peesley, and Peesly. The name has spread to other parts of England and beyond due to migrations and movements of populations.
Individuals bearing the surname Peasley have made contributions in various fields of endeavour, including but not limited to academics, business, and the arts. Today, descendants of the Peasley family can be found not only in the United Kingdom but also in countries around the world where British settlers have established roots.
There are approximately 253 people named Peasley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Peasley.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Dominic
- Graham
- Guy
- John
- Ludwig
- Mark
- Michael
- Philip
- Robert
- Simon
- William
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Hazel
- Hilary
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Tina
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
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