CURRER
Currer
The British surname Currer has its origins in Old French, deriving from the term 'courier', meaning a messenger or a runner. Over time, the spelling of the surname has evolved to its current form, Currer. The surname is of occupational origin, indicating that it was likely given to individuals who worked as messengers or couriers in medieval England.
One notable individual associated with the surname Currer is Charlotte Brontë, the renowned Victorian novelist. Charlotte Brontë used the pen name "Currer Bell" when she published her novel "Jane Eyre" in 1847. The choice of the pseudonym Currer highlights the author's desire to maintain anonymity and to navigate the challenges faced by female writers in a predominantly male literary world.
The surname Currer has a rich history and is associated with individuals who have made contributions to various fields. It continues to be borne by descendants of those early bearers and serves as a link to the past in the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 126 people named Currer in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Currer.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Edward
- G,
- Gordon
- Henry
- James
- John
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Christine
- Clare
- Elizabeth
- Heather
- Jennifer
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Nicole
- Rachel
- Rosemary
- Sarah