Discover people named Margaret League

The last name "League" has its origins in England, where it is believed to derive from the Old English word "leah," meaning "clearing" or "meadow," indicating a geographical feature or a place of settlement. Historically, surnames like League often denoted the location where a family lived or worked, suggesting that the original bearers may have been associated with a specific area characterized by open land or clearings. The name may also have connections to the term "league," which refers to a unit of distance, hinting at a possible occupational link to those involved in travel or trade. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, with some instances of spelling changes or adaptations, such as "Leag" or "Leage," though these are less common. The name is relatively rare today, but it retains a sense of historical significance tied to the landscape and community of early England.