TheNameDBCholmeley-Jones
Topographic/PatronymicMeaning
A compound surname combining Cholmeley (dweller at a place with a stream) and Jones (son of John).
Etymology
Cholmeley derives from Old English elements meaning stream or water, while Jones is a patronymic from the given name John. The hyphenated form represents a merger of two family lines.
About the Cholmeley-Jones Surname
A hyphenated compound surname combining a topographic element with a patronymic, likely created through marriage or family consolidation. This is an uncommon surname with limited historical documentation.
Distribution
Rare, found primarily in England with occasional records in former British colonies.
Notable Bearers
Unknown