AMERY
Amery
Amery is a surname of Old French origin, believed to have been brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the Old French personal name Améry, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Amalric, meaning "work, ruler".
The Amery surname is most commonly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Devon, Somerset, and Dorset. The name has historical associations with landowning families in these regions, suggesting a possible connection to agricultural or noble ancestry.
Notable bearers of the surname include Leopold Stennett Amery (1873-1955), a British Conservative politician and cabinet minister, known for his roles in both World Wars; and Julian Seymour Amery (1919-1996), a British Conservative politician and government minister.
Variant spellings of the surname include Emery and Emory. Over the centuries, the Amery surname has spread beyond the shores of Britain to various other countries, particularly former British colonies.
In modern times, the surname Amery continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, each carrying with them a piece of the name's rich historical legacy.
There are approximately 651 people named Amery in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Amery.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Duncan
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Laurence
- Leigh
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Richard
- Robert
- Scott
- Stephen
Female
- Caroline
- Helen
- Julie
- Katherine
- Louise
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Yvonne
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