WADSLEY
Wadsley
Wadsley is a surname of English origin, particularly prevalent in the regions of Yorkshire and South Yorkshire. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Wat" combined with the suffix "-ley" meaning "wood" or "clearing". This suggests that the name may have originally signified someone who lived near or in a clearing in the woods.
The earliest records of the surname Wadsley date back to the medieval period in Yorkshire, where families bearing this name were known to have been landowners or residents in the region.
Over the centuries, the surname Wadsley has spread across different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, as individuals have migrated or moved to various countries. Today, individuals with the surname Wadsley can be found in the UK, Australia, Canada, and other English-speaking nations.
The Wadsley surname carries with it a sense of heritage and history, linking modern-day individuals to their ancestors who may have lived in Yorkshire or its surrounding areas. The surname reflects the rich tapestry of British family names and the diverse origins and meanings that they embody.
There are approximately 369 people named Wadsley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Wadsley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Darren
- David
- Graham
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Phil
- Philip
- Rg
- Stephen
- Steven
- Trevor
Female
- Amanda
- Deborah
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Gemma
- Jayne
- Joanne
- Julie
- Kira
- Margaret
- Rebecca