PIDSLEY
Pidsley
Pidsley is a surname of English origin, with roots dating back to the county of Devon in the southwestern region of England. The etymology of the surname is believed to be locational, indicating that it may have been derived from a now-lost medieval village or hamlet named Pidsley or a similar variation of the name in Devon.
Individuals bearing the surname Pidsley can be found historically in records dating to the early 17th century in the parish registers of Devon. The name may have been associated with families who were landowners or had occupations related to agriculture, given the rural nature of Devon during that period.
Throughout history, the Pidsley surname may have undergone variations in spelling due to factors such as illiteracy, dialectal differences, or clerical errors in record-keeping. It is not uncommon to find instances of the surname spelled as Pidsleigh, Pidsly, or other similar variations in historical documents.
Today, individuals with the surname Pidsley can be found not only in Devon but also dispersed throughout the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, owing to migration and global mobility. The name continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, contributing to the diverse linguistic and cultural heritage of the country.
There are approximately 104 people named Pidsley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Pidsley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Charles
- Mark
- William
Female