ALLFREY
Allfrey
Allfrey is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Æðelwig," which combines the elements "æðel" meaning noble and "wig" meaning war.
The Allfrey family name can be traced back to medieval times in England, particularly in the counties of Kent and Sussex. Over the centuries, the name has seen various spelling variations, including Alfre, Alfry, and Alfray.
Notable individuals with the surname Allfrey include British author and editor Susan Allfrey, who has made valuable contributions to the literary world.
The Allfrey family crest features elements symbolising strength, nobility, and valour, reflective of the name's origins.
Today, the surname Allfrey is relatively rare but continues to be proudly borne by families with ancestral ties to England.
Typical given names associated with the Allfrey surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- William
Female
- Barbara
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Constance
- Delia
- Emma
- Jane
- Joan
- Louise
- Margaux
- Stella
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 225 people named Allfrey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Allfrey.
Famous people named Allfrey
- Charles Walter Allfrey - Army officer (1895 to 1964)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.