Postlethwaite
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɒsəlθweɪt/ POSS-əl-thwayt |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Derivation | Postlethwaite (a placename in Cumbria) |
| Meaning | 'Postle's (small) farm' |
Postlethwaite is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Billy Postlethwaite (born 1989), English actor
- Claire Postlethwaite, New Zealand mathematician
- Harvey Postlethwaite (1944–1999), British Formula One engineer
- Jane Postlethwaite, British comedian
- Jude Postlethwaite (born 2002), Irish rugby union player
- Lily Postlethwaite (born 2001), Australian rules footballer
- Matt Postlethwaite (born 1996), English rugby union player
- Matthew Postlethwaite (born 1991), British actor
- Pete Postlethwaite (1946–2011), British actor
- Thomas Postlethwaite (1731–1798), English mathematician
- William Postlethwaite (1829–1908), New Zealand politician