Standley

Standley is a British surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Stan" combined with "leah", meaning a clearing in the woods. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near a stony clearing or fields.

The surname Standley is found throughout England, with concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Derbyshire. It is a patronymic or locational surname, indicating the bearer's place of origin or ancestral descent.

Notable individuals with the surname Standley include [INSERT NAMES OF NOTABLE INDIVIDUALS, IF ANY]. Over the centuries, the Standley family has likely played a role in the cultural and social history of England.

As with many surnames, variations in spelling may occur, with alternate forms such as Stanley or Stanly. The name Standley has been passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 1,354 people named Standley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,819th most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Standley.

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
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Andrea
  • Cara
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Jennifer
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tracy

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

BritishSurnames.uk is a Good Stuff website.