TARPLEE
Tarplee
The surname Tarplee is of English origin and is locational, deriving from the place name Tarpley in Cheshire, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "targe", meaning a shield or buckler, and "leah", meaning a clearing or meadow.
It is believed that the progenitors of this surname were associated with the area of Tarpley and later adopted it as a surname to reflect their origins. The name Tarplee has been documented in various records throughout history, indicating its long-standing presence in British heritage.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Tarplee have been found in various parts of the United Kingdom, contributing to different aspects of society. The name may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation over time, as is common with many surnames.
Today, the surname Tarplee continues to be borne by individuals both in the United Kingdom and across the globe, preserving a connection to its historical roots in the Cheshire region.
There are approximately 214 people named Tarplee in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Tarplee.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Glen
- Ian
- John
- Lee
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Simon
Female
- Christine
- Denise
- Heather
- Joanne
- Julie
- Laura
- Lucy
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Susan