SHRIGLEY
Shrigley
Shrigley is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the historic county of Cheshire and the surrounding regions. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Scirloc" or "Scirloc's leah," meaning "woodland clearing of Scirloc." Over time, variations such as "Shircle," "Shurlock," and "Shirley" have also been recorded.
The earliest known recordings of the Shrigley surname date back to the medieval period, with the name being associated with landowning families in the Cheshire area. Notable mentions include the Shrigley family who held estates in the village of Shrigley near Macclesfield.
The Shrigley surname has maintained a limited but distinct presence in British demographics over the centuries. It is not a widely common surname, but those who bear it often have ancestral connections to the Cheshire region.
Today, individuals with the surname Shrigley can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with historical ties to British migration.
While the exact number of individuals with the surname Shrigley remains relatively small, the name proudly carries with it a sense of regional heritage and history, reflecting the enduring legacy of its medieval origins in Cheshire.
Typical given names associated with the Shrigley surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Gordon
- John
- Joseph
- Keith
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Anne
- Carole
- Donna
- Doreen
- Doris
- Elsie
- Jane
- Jannette
- Kimberly
- Margaret
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Susan
- Winifred
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 220 people named Shrigley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Shrigley.
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 Shrigley
- David Shrigley - Artist
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.