WAKELY
Wakely
Wakely is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the southern regions of England. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Wacca", coupled with the suffix "-ley", denoting a clearing or meadow.
Origin and Distribution
The surname Wakely can be traced back to medieval times, with historical records dating back to the 13th century. The name has been predominantly concentrated in counties such as Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Somerset. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Wakely have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to its dispersion.
Notable Individuals
- John Wakely (1798-1869): A renowned agriculturalist and pioneer in farming techniques during the Industrial Revolution.
- Sophie Wakely (b. 1985): Award-winning British author known for her acclaimed works of historical fiction set in the English countryside.
Legacy and Recognition
The Wakely surname has left a mark in various fields, from agriculture to literature. It is recognised as a symbol of English heritage and has continued to be passed down through generations. The name Wakely remains a testament to the ancestral connections of many families across the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 908 people named Wakely in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,948th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Wakely.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Claire
- Diane
- Dorothy
- Emma
- Hannah
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Wakeley
- Wackely
- Wakaly
- Wakeel
- Wackell
- Wakley
- Wackley
- Wagley
- Waikley
- Wakelaw
- Wakelim
- Wakelin
- Wakeline
- Wakelyn
- Wakerly
- Wakil
- Wakly
- Walkeley
- Walkelin
- Walkely
- Walkerly
- Walkley
- Walkly
- Weakley
- Weakly
- Weckly
- Weekley
- Weekly
- Wegley
- Weigley
- Wekell
- Whakelew
- Whakeley
- Whakelin
- Wheakley
- Wheakly
- Whickley
- Whikley
- Wickley
- Wickly
- Wiggley
- Wigley
- Wigly
- Wikeley
- Woogley
- Wuckley
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.