Postlethwaite
Postlethwaite is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Harvey Postlethwaite (1944–1999), British Formula One engineer
- Jane Postlethwaite, British comedian
- Lily Postlethwaite (born 2001), Australian rules footballer
- Matthew Postlethwaite, British actor
- Pete Postlethwaite (1946–2011), British actor
- Thomas Postlethwaite (1731–1798), English mathematician
- William Postlethwaite (1829–1908), New Zealand politician
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɒsəlθweɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Derivation | from Postlethwaite, a placename in Cumbria |
| Meaning | "Postle's (small) farm" |
See also
- James Postlethwaite, a schooner
- Malachy Postlethwayt (1707–1767), British commercial expert and specialist lexicologist
- Kathy Postlewait (born 1949), American golfer
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