How common is the Lilley surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Lilley in the United States.

Are there Lilley soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 363 soldiers with the Lilley surname appear in Civil War records.

Lilley

Q: What does the surname Lilley mean?

The surname Lilley means "A resident of a place where lilies grew or a place name containing the element 'lily'.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A resident of a place where lilies grew or a place name containing the element 'lily'.

Etymology

The name derives from Middle English 'lilie' (lily) combined with 'ley' (clearing or meadow), indicating a clearing where lilies grew. This is a topographic surname indicating residence near a specific geographical feature.

About the Lilley Surname

An English topographic surname derived from a place where lilies grew. The name has several spelling variants due to historical variations in English orthography.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

Found throughout England and English-speaking countries, with notable populations in the United States and Australia.

Lilley Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Lilley Surname

George Lilley

Minority Clerk

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval England, 12th-13th century
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

363 soldiers with the Lilley surname found in Civil War records.

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