Aunger

Aunger is a surname of British origin that has been traced back to medieval times. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English word "angra," which means narrow or tight.

The Aunger surname is found predominantly in the southern regions of England, with historical records showing concentrations in counties such as Devon, Cornwall, and Sussex. Some variants of the name include Anger, Angier, and Aunger.

Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Aunger have been involved in a variety of occupations and roles. They have been known to work as farmers, tradesmen, and craftsmen, contributing to the local communities in which they resided.

The surname Aunger has also been associated with certain coat of arms and family crests, symbolising the heritage and lineage of those who bear the name.

Today, the Aunger surname continues to be present in various parts of the United Kingdom and around the world, carried by individuals proud of their British ancestry and heritage.

There are approximately 138 people named Aunger in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Aunger.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • Derek
  • Fred
  • Graham
  • Ian
  • Lee
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Philip
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Barbara
  • Christina
  • Dawn
  • Elizabeth
  • Ella
  • Hazel
  • Karen
  • Rosemary
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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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