ATTERBURY
Atterbury
Atterbury is a distinguished surname of English origin, primarily found in the southern counties of England. The name is believed to be locational, deriving from the villages of East or West Atterbury in Buckinghamshire. Alternatively, it could also stem from the Old English personal name "Aetheric", combined with "burh", meaning a fortified place or hill.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Atterbury dates back to the 13th century in Buckinghamshire. The Atterbury family has historically been associated with landholding and agricultural pursuits in the region.
Notably, one of the most famous bearers of the Atterbury surname was Francis Atterbury (1663–1732), a renowned English man of letters and bishop. He played a significant role in British literary and religious circles during the early 18th century.
Over the centuries, the Atterbury surname has spread beyond its Buckinghamshire origins, and individuals bearing this name can be found across the United Kingdom and, due to migration, in various parts of the world.
The Atterbury family name continues to be cherished by those who bear it, often symbolising a connection to a lineage rich in heritage and tradition.
There are approximately 941 people named Atterbury in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,717th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Atterbury.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Bridge
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Nigel
- Paul
- Richard
- William
Female
- Ann
- Christine
- Claire
- Donna
- Jane
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Melanie
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
- Yvonne