ADYE
Adye
Adye is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name Eada, meaning "wealth, prosperity." The name was originally a baptismal name given to children in medieval England and later evolved into a hereditary surname.
The Adye family is believed to have originated in the southern counties of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. Over the centuries, the surname has spread throughout the country and beyond, with Adye families found in various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Adye include Sir John Miller Adye, a British Army officer who served in the Crimean War and held various high-ranking military positions, and Major-General Nicholas Adye, who also had a distinguished military career.
Today, the surname Adye remains relatively uncommon but is still borne by families with a rich heritage and history. It is a reminder of England's medieval past and the fascinating journey of family names through time.
There are approximately 68 people named Adye in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Adye.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Bill
- Nick
- William
Female