TUCKLEY
Tuckley
Tuckley is a surname of British origin that is found predominantly in the West Midlands region of England. The name is believed to have Anglo-Saxon roots, with the prefix "Tuck" possibly referring to a nickname for someone who possessed a stout or stocky build or someone who excelled in certain skills or professions such as carpentry.
The surname Tuckley has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including "Tuckely", "Tuckleye", and "Tokeley". The earliest instances of the surname can be traced back to medieval England, where it was used as a descriptive moniker to distinguish individuals within a community.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Tuckley were likely to have been involved in a range of trades and occupations, reflecting the diverse nature of employment opportunities in medieval and early modern Britain. This could include craftsmen, labourers, farmers, and merchants.
Over time, the surname Tuckley has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, as families migrated for various reasons such as economic opportunities, trade, or military service. Today, individuals with the surname Tuckley can be found across the UK and in other English-speaking countries.
Research into the Tuckley surname and its variants continues to uncover new insights into the history of the families that bear this name, shedding light on their ancestral heritage and the roles they played in shaping the communities in which they lived.
There are approximately 474 people named Tuckley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Tuckley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alex
- Ashley
- Carl
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Nigel
- Paul
- Philip
- Steven
Female
- Dawn
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Janet
- Kate
- Nicola
- Rachael
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Zoe