Utley

Utley is a surname of English origin that is mainly found in the West Yorkshire region of England. The name is believed to have derived from a locational reference to a place called "Utley" or "Outley", potentially in the Yorkshire Dales.

The Utley surname first appeared in historical records during the medieval period in England. It is thought to be a locational surname, denoting someone who hailed from the village of Utley or a similar place. Variations of the name over time have included Outley and Otlea.

Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Utley have been known for their contributions to various fields such as politics, arts, and academia. The Utley name has spread beyond its original Yorkshire roots, with Utley descendants now residing in different parts of the United Kingdom and around the world.

Today, the surname Utley continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical roots in Yorkshire while evolving to reflect the diversity of modern British society.

There are approximately 847 people named Utley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,414th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Utley.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

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

  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Philip
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Thomas

Female

  • Ann
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Janet
  • Joan
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Zandra

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

BritishSurnames.uk is a Good Stuff website.