Tackley

Tackley is a surname of British origin that is believed to have originated from a place name. The name is derived from the village of Tackley, located in Oxfordshire, England. The village itself has a long history, with records dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086.

Individuals bearing the surname Tackley are thought to be descendants of families who once lived in or around the village of Tackley in Oxfordshire. Over time, the surname has likely spread to other regions of the United Kingdom and beyond.

The surname Tackley may have variations in spelling, such as 'Tacklay', 'Tacklee', or 'Tackleigh', reflecting the evolution of the name over the centuries.

Like many surnames derived from place names, individuals with the surname Tackley may have a connection to the land or a specific locality. It is not uncommon for surnames like Tackley to have a link to one's ancestral heritage and geographical origin.

Today, the surname Tackley is relatively rare, but individuals bearing this name can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and even in other English-speaking countries. The surname Tackley is a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, each with its own story and historical significance.

There are approximately 158 people named Tackley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Tackley.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Daniel
  • Edmund
  • George
  • Graham
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Roger
  • Simon
  • Stanley
  • Stephen
  • Steve

Female

  • Anita
  • Claire
  • Emma
  • Julie
  • Linda
  • Lucy
  • Rachel
  • Rosemary
  • Sarah
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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

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