CAN ANYONE HELP ME ON THE BACKGROUND Of MY LAST NAME?

Question

PRIESTLEY

Answer 1

Firstly I must make it clear I am not a "coat of arms" peddler,
I would just like to answer your question.
Your name is English, have a look at the link below.
http://www.houseofnames.com/fc.asp?sId=&s=Priestley
hope it helps.

Answer 2

Ancestry.Com shows Priestley immigrants identified their place of origin from

England 73

Ireland 19

Great Britain 8

Africa 3

Scotland 1

France 1

Who knows how many Priestley were in colonial America and are not on the immigration list.

Also for Priestly

England 60

Ireland 9

Great Britain 8

Scotland 7

Canada 2

London England 1

The best way to know your heritage is to trace your family starting with your parents and work back. If you ever wish to do this, there are plenty of people on this board that can give you good ideas. Just ask.

The links below are for educational purposes only

http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/comconsumerpsst.cfm

http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/Faq.htm

Canada 2

London England 2

Answer 3

The name Priestley dates back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain, and is derived from the Old English words "preost" (or priest) and "leah" (forest clearing). It literally means "dweller in or near the forest clearing owned by priests." Some of the earliest immigrants to North America settled in Virginia in the early 1600's. A well-known bearer of the name is actor, Jason Priestley--born in Canada in 1969.
The family motto, as shown on the coat-of arms, is "Respice finem", which translates to "Regard the end."

Answer 4

English (mainly Yorkshire): habitational name from any of the various minor places so named, especially the one in North Yorkshire. These are named from Old English preost ‘priest’ + leah ‘wood’, ‘clearing’, i.e. a wood or clearing belonging to the Church.

Answer 5

ive done a lot of family history the best web site is the one the l,d,s, church puts out its free and you dont have to even belong to the church.