PUXLEY
Puxley
The surname Puxley is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is believed to be a locational surname, derived from the Old English word "puccel," meaning goblin or hobgoblin, and "leah," meaning forest clearing or meadow. This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have lived near or in a place associated with goblins or hobgoblins.
The first recorded instance of the surname Puxley can be traced back to the early 19th century in England, particularly in the county of Kent. Over time, bearers of the surname Puxley have dispersed across various regions of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Puxley include members of the Puxley family, who were prominent landowners and estate owners in Ireland during the 18th and 19th centuries. They owned estates in County Kerry and County Laois and played a significant role in local politics and society.
Today, the surname Puxley is relatively rare, with most bearers of the name residing in the United Kingdom. The name is a testament to the rich history and heritage of the Anglo-Saxon people, reaffirming the impact of locational and occupational influences on the development of surnames in England.
There are approximately 263 people named Puxley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Puxley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- Ian
- John
- Keith
- Michael
- Neil
- Patrick
- Simon
- Steve
- William
Female
- Carolyn
- Charlotte
- Gillian
- Helen
- Janet
- Jean
- Judith
- Julia
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tanith
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