SHEPLEY
Shepley
Shepley is an English surname of locational origin, derived from the village of Shepley in West Yorkshire. The name first appeared in written records in the early 13th century as "Schepley" and "Schepeley". The village of Shepley is situated near the town of Huddersfield and has a long history dating back to the medieval period.
Individuals bearing the surname Shepley can be found throughout England and beyond, with many descendants having migrated to other countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The name Shepley likely originated as a toponymic surname, indicating that the early bearers of the name were residents of or associated with the village of Shepley. Over time, the surname has spread and diversified, with variations such as Shepleigh and Sheepley also found in historical records.
Today, the surname Shepley is relatively uncommon but is still present in various regions of the United Kingdom. It continues to be passed down through generations as a link to the ancestral roots of the Shepley family.
There are approximately 851 people named Shepley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,385th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Shepley.
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
- Ben
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Barbara
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan