Abery

Abery is a British surname that is of Welsh origin. The name is believed to have derived from the Welsh personal name "Ap Herry", which translates to "son of Herry". The prefix "Ap" meaning "son of", was a commonly used element in Welsh patronymic surnames.

The Abery surname can be found predominantly in Wales and the bordering counties of England, such as Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. The name has also spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond due to migration patterns over the centuries.

Individuals with the surname Abery have been recorded in various historical documents, ranging from census records to parish registers. The name has likely undergone variations in spelling over time, as is typical with surnames of Welsh origin.

Today, the Abery surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and in different parts of the world, reflecting the widespread diaspora of Welsh and British descendants. Like many surnames with ancient roots, Abery carries with it a rich historical legacy that links individuals to their Welsh heritage.

There are approximately 384 people named Abery in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Abery.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Damien
  • David
  • James
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Roy
  • Stephen

Female

  • Alexandra
  • Claire
  • Jean
  • Joan
  • Julie
  • Lucy
  • Margaret
  • Michelle
  • Sharon
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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