PEVERLEY
Peverley
Peverley is an English surname of Old French origin, believed to have been introduced during the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is locational and originates from the village of Peverley (now spelled Beverley), located in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
The meaning of the name is derived from the Old French words "beu," meaning fair or lovely, and "li," meaning a settlement or clearing. Therefore, the surname Peverley can be interpreted as "the settlement of the fair or lovely place."
Over the centuries, bearers of the Peverley surname have been recorded in various documents and records, indicating the spread of the name across different regions of England. The surname may have undergone variations in spelling, such as Peverleigh, Peverle, and Peverley, as is common with ancient surnames.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Peverley are scarce in historical records, but the name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its historical significance and connection to the village of Beverley.
The Peverley surname remains a representation of English heritage and serves as a reminder of the Norman influence on English language and culture following the conquest of England in the 11th century.
There are approximately 446 people named Peverley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Peverley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Gary
- George
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Phil
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ann
- Donna
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Joanne
- Karen
- Laura
- Louise
- Mary