Wolseley Family Crest & Name History

Whether you spell it Wolseley or Worsley, the story begins in the same place. The name is usually explained as “Clearing of Weorc”.

• Wolseley is listed among the recognised spellings of Worsley.
• The same family of names includes Worsely.
• Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.

Wolseley coat of arms

There is no single Wolseley family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Get the complete Wolseley report, with a museum-style coat of arms.