SHACKLEY
Shackley
The surname "Shackley" is of English origin, believed to have originated from the medieval English name "Schacklok", which was a personal name used in the early medieval period. The name can also be linked to the Old Norse word "Sjakkr", meaning chess, and the Old English word "lacu", meaning games or play.
The Shackley surname is geographically associated with the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire in northern England. It is likely that different branches of the Shackley family spread across various parts of the country over time.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the Shackley surname have been involved in a variety of occupations and pursuits, reflecting the diversity of British society. The name may also have undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, leading to different branches of the family using variations such as Shakley and Shackeleigh.
Today, individuals with the surname Shackley can be found across the United Kingdom, as well as in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The name carries a sense of heritage and tradition, connecting bearers to their English roots and ancestral lineage.
There are approximately 320 people named Shackley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Shackley.
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
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- Ian
- John
- Joseph
- Mark
- Neil
- Paul
- Philip
- Stuart
- Timothy
Female
- Angela
- Barbara
- Evelyn
- Gillian
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Laura
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sheree
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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