Kindersley (surname)

Kindersley is a surname of English origin. It is a locational surname, derived from the place name Kindersley in Herefordshire, England.

The place name itself is believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Cyndel" combined with "lēah," meaning a clearing or woodland. Therefore, Kindersley likely meant "Cyndel's clearing" or "Cyndel's woodland."

As a surname, Kindersley would have originated when someone from the village of Kindersley moved to another area and became known by their place of origin. Over time, the surname became hereditary.

Variations of the surname may include Kindersly. Individuals with the surname Kindersley have been documented in various historical records and have been associated with different professions and social classes.