SISLEY
Sisley
Origin and Meaning:
Sisley is a surname of English origin, derived from a place name. It is believed to originate from various places named Sisley in England, which in turn derive their names from the Old English words "sīd" meaning wide and "lēah" meaning woodland or clearing, indicating a wide clearing in the woods.
Historical Background:
The surname Sisley dates back to medieval times in England, with records showing it used as both a surname and a place name. The earliest known recording of the surname dates back to the late 13th century in the County of Norfolk.
Distribution and Popularity:
The surname Sisley is relatively uncommon, with most individuals bearing this name being found in England. Over the centuries, the Sisley surname may have spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and emigration.
Famous Bearers of the Surname:
One of the notable bearers of the Sisley surname is the renowned British artist Alfred Sisley (1839–1899), known for his Impressionist landscape paintings. Alfred Sisley was born in Paris to English parents and spent most of his life in France, but his English roots are reflected in his surname.
Variants and Related Surnames:
Variant spellings of the surname Sisley include Sisly, Sisleigh, and Sisly. Similar surnames that may be connected to Sisley include Sissons and Sisson.
References:
- Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge, 1991.
- Hanks, Patrick and Hodges, Flavia. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1988.
There are approximately 238 people named Sisley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Sisley.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Geoffrey
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Beryl
- Diana
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Imogen
- Jacqueline
- Joan
- Joanna
- Josephine
- Joy
- Karen
- Linda
- Marion
- Wendy