CLARY
Clary
Clary is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word "claeg" meaning clay or earth. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near clay pits or whose profession involved working with clay.
The surname Clary has been documented in England since medieval times, with early records dating back to the 13th century. The name has seen various spellings over the centuries, including Cleare, Clere, and Clarey.
Notable individuals with the surname Clary include the British comedian and actor Julian Clary, known for his flamboyant persona and quick wit. Another famous figure is American soprano and opera singer Sonja Gustafson Clary.
The Clary surname has spread beyond the British Isles, with examples found in the United States, Canada, and Australia among other countries.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Clary can be found engaged in diverse professions and activities, contributing to the rich tapestry of British and global society.
Typical given names associated with the Clary surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- James
- Jamie
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Alice
- Ann
- Barbara
- Heather
- Kathleen
- Lara
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Philippa
- Phillipa
- Tamara
- Vanessa
- Victoria
- Winifred
Similar and related surnames
- Cleary
- Clery
- Claar
- Callery
- Calery
- Clar
- Clara
- Caleary
- Callary
- Clair
- Claire
- Clairy
- Clare
- Clarey
- Clari
- Clarie
- Claris
- Claro
- Clarr
- Clarrey
- Clarris
- Clarry
- Clayre
- Clear
- Cleare
- Clearey
- Clearie
- Cleery
- Clerey
- Clerry
- Clorey
- Clory
- Clury
- Klary
- Clairs
- Clares
- Claric
- Clarin
- Clarius
- Clarysse
- Clavery
- Clearo
- Clears
- Cler
- Clerie
- Clur
- Colery
- Collary
- Colleary
- Gallery
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 226 people named Clary in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Clary.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Clary
- Julian Clary - Comedian, actor, presenter and novelist
- David Clary - Professor of Chemistry
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.