Threlfall

Threlfall is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the North West of England. The name has ancient roots, with its origins traced back to the region of Lancashire. The name is believed to be locational, derived from the village of Threlfall, near Kirkham in Lancashire.

The exact meaning of the name is unclear, but it is thought to possibly be related to a stream or fall within the village, indicating the geographical location from which the surname originated. The first recorded instance of the surname is found in Lancashire parish registers from the early 16th century.

Over the centuries, the Threlfall surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, as individuals migrated for work, trade, and other opportunities. Today, individuals with the surname Threlfall can be found across the world, particularly in countries with historical connections to British settlement.

The Threlfall surname is associated with individuals of diverse backgrounds and professions. The name has also spawned variant spellings over time, reflecting changes in pronunciation and regional accents. Threlfall remains a distinctive and historically significant surname in the tapestry of British family names.

There are approximately 2,302 people named Threlfall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,744th most common surname in Britain. Around 35 in a million people in Britain are named Threlfall.

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
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Graham
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Jane
  • Janette
  • Jennifer
  • Jill
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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