YEARSLEY
Yearsley
Yearsley is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational in nature. The name is derived from the Old English words 'eor' meaning boar and 'leah' meaning clearing or meadow. This suggests that the surname may have originally referred to someone who lived near a clearing frequented by boars.
The Yearsley surname is most commonly found in the counties of Worcestershire and Yorkshire in England. The earliest recorded instance of the surname Yearsley dates back to the 16th century in Worcestershire, where a family bearing the name resided.
Individuals with the surname Yearsley have been noted in various historical records and have been involved in different professions over the years. The surname has also been recorded with different spellings, including Yearsly and Yerseley.
Notable individuals with the surname Yearsley include Alfred Yearsley, a prominent artist in the 19th century, known for his landscape paintings. The Yearsley family has made contributions to various fields, including art, literature, and academia.
The surname Yearsley carries with it a rich history and heritage, reflecting the resilience and creativity of the individuals who have borne it over the centuries.
There are approximately 1,073 people named Yearsley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,991st most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Yearsley.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Carol
- Christine
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan