WIBBERLEY
Wibberley
Wibberley is a surname of English origin, with its roots deriving from the Anglo-Saxon period. The surname is believed to be locational in nature, originating from one of the various places in England named Wibberley. These locations could have been in Staffordshire, Shropshire, or Cheshire.
The etymology of the name 'Wibberley' suggests that it may have derived from the Old English personal name "Wibba" and the word "leah", meaning a wood or clearing. Therefore, the surname Wibberley could signify a person who lived near a wood or clearing associated with Wibba.
The Wibberley family name has been recorded in historical documents such as parish registers, census records, and other archival sources. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Wibberley have spread across various regions in the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the movement and migrations of people through history.
Notable individuals with the surname Wibberley include the British screenwriter and novelist Ken Wibberley, known for his contributions to children's literature and adaptations for film and television.
The surname Wibberley continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical and geographical origins in England.
There are approximately 1,054 people named Wibberley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,084th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Wibberley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Dorothy
- Helen
- Iris
- Janet
- Julie
- Lisa
- Louise
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Rosemary
- Susan