POOLEY
Pooley
Pooley is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English pre 7th Century name "Pola" which means "pool" or "water". The name is primarily found in the counties of East Anglia and the West Midlands, particularly in Staffordshire.
The Pooley family name has a rich history and is associated with various notable individuals. The 16th-century English astronomer, John Pooley, who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy, is one such example. Additionally, the Pooley family has been linked to the development of the pottery industry in Staffordshire, playing a role in the renowned pottery-making tradition for which the region is famous.
The surname Pooley has also been documented as having different spellings over the centuries, including Poley and Pooly. Variants of the surname have been observed in historical records, reflecting changes in spelling practices over time.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Pooley can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world as well, due to migration and settlement patterns. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the heritage and legacy of the Pooley family.
There are approximately 4,140 people named Pooley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,252nd most common surname in Britain. Around 64 in a million people in Britain are named Pooley.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Karen
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria