TIMPERLEY
Timperley
Timperley is an English surname of locational origin, derived from the village of Timperley in Cheshire, North West England. The village's name is believed to have Anglo-Saxon roots, possibly meaning "clearing in the woods of a man called Tymbeorht". The surname Timperley is mainly found in the North West of England, particularly in Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and Lancashire.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Timperley dates back to the 13th century when a family with this name held land in Cheshire. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Timperley have been involved in various professions, including agriculture, trade, and, more recently, in urban occupations.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Timperley include Thomas Timperley, a prominent 19th-century English printer and publisher. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the legacy of the Timperley family.
In conclusion, the surname Timperley is deeply rooted in the history of Cheshire and the North West of England, reflecting the rich tapestry of British surnames and their associated family histories.
Typical given names associated with the Timperley surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bernard
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Max
- Paul
- Simon
- Steven
- Thomas
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Joanne
- Karen
- Kate
- Mary
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 961 people named Timperley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,593rd most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Timperley.
Famous people named Timperley
- Rosemary Timperley - Writer (1920 to 1988)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.