ROUTLEY
Routley
Origin and Meaning:
Routley is a surname of English origin that is derived from the Old English elements hrycg meaning "ridge" and leah meaning "wood" or "clearing".
History:
The surname Routley has its origins in the county of Sussex, England. It is believed to have been used to identify individuals residing near a wood or clearing in hilly terrain, hence the meaning of "wooded ridge" may be associated with its origin.
Distribution:
The distribution of the Routley surname in the United Kingdom is primarily concentrated in areas such as Sussex, where the surname originates. Over time, members of the Routley family have spread to other parts of the country and abroad, particularly to countries with historical ties to the United Kingdom.
Famous Individuals:
- John Routley (1908–2004): A renowned British philosopher and environmental advocate known for his work on environmental ethics.
- Joseph Routley (b. 1985): A contemporary British artist celebrated for his landscape paintings inspired by the Sussex countryside.
Variants:
Variants of the Routley surname include Routledge and Ruggles, both of which stem from similar Old English origins.
References:
"Routley Surname Origin & Last Name Meaning." Ancestry.co.uk.
Smith, E.P. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1988.
There are approximately 651 people named Routley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Routley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Arthur
- Ben
- Christopher
- David
- Frederick
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Barbara
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Karen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah