SATTERLEY
Satterley
Origin and Meaning
Satterley is an English surname with ancient roots. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Sætta" which means 'authority' or 'peaceful', and the suffix "-ley", which is a common element in English place names referring to a clearing or meadow. The surname likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a clearing that was used for meetings or deliberations.
Distribution and Historical Background
The distribution of the Satterley surname in the United Kingdom is primarily concentrated in the southern regions, particularly in areas like Surrey and Kent. The name has been present since medieval times, and historical records indicate its various spellings over the centuries including Satterlee, Satterleigh, and Satterlegh.
Notable Individuals
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Variants and Derivatives
Variants and derivatives of the Satterley surname include Satterlee, Satterleigh, Satterlegh.
Typical given names associated with the Satterley surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Sean
- Stephen
- Steve
Female
- Adrienne
- Aimee
- Ann
- Betty
- Beverley
- Elizabeth
- Emily
- Helen
- Jane
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Tracy
- Veronica
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 237 people named Satterley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Satterley.
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
Famous people named Satterley
- Benjamin Satterley - Professional wrestler
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.