TAPLEY
Tapley
Introduction
Tapley is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origins. It is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Tapa" or "Taepa," combined with the suffix "-leah," which means 'dweller at the tapa's or Taepa's woodland clearing'.
Distribution
The surname Tapley is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom. The distribution of the name indicates that the majority of individuals bearing the Tapley surname are found in the South West of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Cornwall.
History
The Tapley family has a long history in England, with records dating back to medieval times. The name first appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of England and Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror. Over the centuries, various branches of the Tapley family have spread across different regions of England.
Notable Individuals
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Sir Henry Tapley-Soper (1875-1946) - A renowned British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to various countries during the early 20th century.
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Emily Tapley (1802-1879) - An English novelist and poet known for her works on rural life in 19th-century England.
Variants
Variants of the Tapley surname include Tapply, Topley, Taplin, and Taplow.
There are approximately 697 people named Tapley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,726th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Tapley.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Angela
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Hilary
- Jane
- Julie
- Leonie
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah