TheNameDBBEASLEY
TopographicMeaning
A person from Beasley, a place name in England, or derived from a personal name.
Etymology
The surname is derived from the Old English elements 'beos' (bee) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow), suggesting 'bee clearing' or 'bee meadow.' Alternatively, it may derive from a personal name combined with a locative element.
About the BEASLEY Surname
An English topographic surname derived from a place name meaning 'bee clearing' or 'bee meadow,' indicating a location where bees were kept or found. The name has been carried to the United States and other English-speaking countries through migration.
Distribution
Found primarily in England, particularly in the Midlands and northern regions, with significant populations in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Meredith Beasley (golfer), various historical figures in genealogical records