Osmotherly Family History

Usually from Osmotherley (Lancs), which is recorded as Asemunderlawe in 1246 and Osmunderley in 1539. The place-name derives from the Old Scandinavian personal name Ásmundr (genitive Ásmundar) + Old English hlāw ‘hill mound’.

Occasionally, perhaps from Osmotherley (NR Yorks), which is recorded as Osmundeleye in the 13th century and Osmondirlay in 1398. The place-name derives from the Old Scandinavian personal name Ásmundr (genitive Ásmundar) + Old English lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.