AVERY
Avery
Avery is a British surname of Old French and Old English origin. The name can be traced back to the pre-10th century, with the earliest recordings found in England, particularly in the counties of Devonshire, Somerset, and Wiltshire.
The derivation of the surname comes from the Old French personal name "Alvere", which is a derivative of the Old English pre 7th-century "welfa" which means "a riverbank". The name was later transformed into "Alvri" and then to "Averi" before finally morphing into "Avery".
Throughout history, the surname Avery has been found in various records, indicating its popularity and widespread usage. Individuals bearing the name have been associated with diverse occupations and positions throughout British history.
Notable individuals who have borne the surname Avery include Dr. Oswald Theodore Avery (1877–1955), a Canadian-born American physician and geneticist known for his groundbreaking research on DNA and heredity. Another renowned figure is Silas D. Avery (1820–1889), a British artist known for his landscape paintings and watercolours.
The surname Avery continues to be prevalent in Britain and other parts of the world, reflecting the rich history and heritage associated with the name.
There are approximately 8,868 people named Avery in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,072nd most common surname in Britain. Around 136 in a million people in Britain are named Avery.
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
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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