PELLY
Pelly
The surname Pelly is of Old French origin, derived from the word 'pel' meaning skin or fur. The name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with or dealt in fur or hides. It is also possible that it was a nickname for someone with a particularly soft or smooth complexion.
The Pelly surname is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century.
Notable individuals with the surname Pelly include Sir John Pelly (1776–1852), a British banker and politician who served as the Governor of the Bank of England, and George Pelly (1875–1951), a British army officer who served in World War I.
Today, the surname Pelly is relatively rare but continues to be found in various parts of the UK and around the world. It is a name with a long history and is a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 292 people named Pelly in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Pelly.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Brian
- Bryan
- David
- Henry
- James
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Richard
- Simon
- Thomas
Female
- Claire
- Clare
- Jane
- Joanna
- Lorna
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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