Moseleys

Moseleys is a term that can refer to multiple topics, most often as a surname and as a toponym. It originates from the English place-name Moseley, and as a surname it spread through the English-speaking world.

The name etymology of Moseley derives from Old English elements meaning marsh or bog (often represented as mose or mos) and leah, meaning a clearing, meadow, or pasture. The combination described a clearing by marshland and gave rise to multiple place-names, subsequently adopted as a surname.

The surname Moseley, and its plural form Moseleys, is English in origin and has spread to other countries through migration. It is found in records across the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and beyond. Individuals bearing the name have been involved in a range of professions and public life.

Places named Moseley or Moseleys exist in England and other English-speaking regions, with Moseley in Birmingham being among the best known. Other locations may bear or have borne Moseley or Moseleys as historical or local names, often reflecting the original toponym.

Organizations and businesses use the name Moseleys as part of corporate or trade names, frequently signaling a historical or familial association with the Moseley toponym. In each case, the use of Moseleys typically reflects locality or ancestry linked to the name.

See also: Moseley (disambiguation).