SHIPLEY
Shipley
Shipley is a surname of English origin, derived from a place name in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The name is believed to come from the Old English words "sceap" and "leah," meaning "sheep" and "woodland clearing," respectively.
The Shipley family can trace its roots back to the town of Shipley in Yorkshire, England, where the name was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Over the centuries, branches of the Shipley family spread to other parts of England and beyond, leading to the establishment of different lineages bearing the name.
Notable individuals with the surname Shipley include politicians, academics, artists, and athletes. One of the best-known figures is Anna Shipley, a British botanist known for her contributions to the field of plant taxonomy.
The Shipley surname has also been used in various works of literature and popular culture, further contributing to its recognition. Today, the name Shipley continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient English surname.
There are approximately 5,446 people named Shipley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,742nd most common surname in Britain. Around 84 in a million people in Britain are named Shipley.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Janet
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
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