Andrewes

Andrewes is an English surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is derived from the given name Andrew, which itself comes from the Greek name Andreas meaning "manly" or "brave."

The Andrewes surname is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. Over the centuries, various branches of the Andrewes family have been recorded in different regions of England, including in Cornwall, Devon, and Essex.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Andrewes include Lancelot Andrewes (1555–1626), an English bishop and scholar who played a key role in the development of the King James Version of the Bible. Another prominent figure was Thomas Andrewes (1815–1875), a British Member of Parliament known for his contributions to the fields of economics and finance.

The Andrewes surname has continued to be passed down through generations, and many individuals worldwide still carry this ancient and distinguished name.

There are approximately 131 people named Andrewes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Andrewes.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Christopher
  • Clive
  • Edward
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Robert
  • Thomas
  • Timothy

Female

  • Annabel
  • Carol
  • Caroline
  • Daisy
  • Emily
  • Jennifer
  • Josephine
  • Melissa
  • Rachel
  • Rebecca

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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