ANDRESS
Andress
Andress is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the medieval Anglo-Saxon personal name "Andreas," which itself is derived from the Greek name "Andreas," meaning "man" or "manly."
The surname Andress is found in various forms, including Anders, Anderson, and Andrews, indicating the varied spelling variations that have developed over time. It is a patronymic surname, often referring to "son of Andrew," reflecting the traditional naming customs.
The Andress surname has a long history in the British Isles, with records dating back to the medieval period. It is particularly associated with regions such as Scotland, England, and Wales. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Andress surname have played significant roles in various aspects of British society, including politics, the arts, and academia.
Notably, the surname Andress gained prominence through the Swiss-American actress Ursula Andress, known for her iconic role as Bond girl "Honey Ryder" in the 1962 James Bond film "Dr. No." Her success in the film industry helped raise the profile of the surname Andress on an international scale.
Today, the Andress surname continues to be present in British society, with individuals bearing the name contributing to diverse fields. The surname's rich history and varied spellings reflect the complex tapestry of British family names and genealogy.
There are approximately 168 people named Andress in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Andress.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Edward
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Keith
- Luke
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Anne
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Joyce
- Judith
- Margaret
- Mary
- Risa
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Shelia
- Tina
Similar and related surnames
- Anderes
- Anders
- Andres
- Anderews
- Andra
- Andrade
- Andrades
- Andrae
- Andraos
- Andraous
- Andras
- Andrasi
- Andrasik
- Andrasko
- Andrassy
- Andrasz
- Andrawes
- Andraws
- Andre
- Andrea
- Andreac
- Andreades
- Andreadis
- Andreae
- Andreakos
- Andrean
- Andreas
- Andreasen
- Andreasian
- Andreason
- Andreassen
- Andreasson
- Andreazzi
- Andrece
- Andrede
- Andree
- Andreescu
- Andreesen
- Andreev
- Andrei
- Andreis
- Andrej
- Andrejs
- Andrell
- Andrens
- Andreo
- Andreos
- Andreou
- Andreozzi
- Andresen
- Andresier
- Andreski
- Andreson
- Andresova
- Andressen
- Andreus
- Andrewes
- Andrews
- Andrez
- Andrici
- Andries
- Andriescu
- Andriese
- Andriessen
- Andriesz
- Andris
- Andriss
- Andrius
- Andrle
- Andros
- Andross
- Androus
- Andrus
- Andrws
- Andrys
- Andurs
- Andreias
- Andreiu
- Andriesei
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.