Tokeley

Tokeley is a surname of British origin. It is a locational surname, derived from various places in England. The most notable of these is Tokeley Hall in Essex, a historical manor house.

The surname is believed to have originated from the Old English elements "toc" meaning "goat" and "leah" meaning "woodland clearing", suggesting a possible connection to an area where goats were kept.

Like many surnames of English origin, Tokeley has evolved over the centuries and variations may include Tookley, Tokley and Tookly.

Individuals with the surname Tokeley can be found across different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the historical movements of people and families over time.

As with many surnames, the history and significance of the Tokeley name can vary greatly from one family to another, with each lineage having its own unique story to tell.

There are approximately 104 people named Tokeley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Tokeley.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • David
  • Gareth
  • Kenneth
  • Kristian
  • Mark
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Ann
  • Annie
  • Christine
  • Eileen
  • Frances
  • Gemma
  • Hester
  • Joan
  • Laura
  • Sarah

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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