CURRIE
Currie
Origin and Meaning: Currie is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the village of Currie near Edinburgh. The name is believed to have Gaelic roots, possibly coming from the word "cúrach" meaning "a marsh" or "a bog".
History: The Currie surname can be traced back to ancient Scotland and has a long history of being associated with the region around Edinburgh. It is believed that the Currie clan played a significant role in Scottish history and were known for their strong ties to the land.
Notable People:
- John Currie (1838-1909): A Scottish-born Australian cricketer who played for the Australian national team.
- David Currie, 1st Earl of Atholl (c. 1250-1368): A prominent Scottish nobleman who was an important figure during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
Modern Day: In modern times, the Currie surname is still relatively common in Scotland and among the Scottish diaspora around the world. Many individuals bearing the name Currie continue to uphold their Scottish heritage and may be found in various professions and walks of life.
Coat of Arms: The Currie family crest typically features symbols such as a stag's head or a boar's head, along with elements that represent strength, loyalty, and nobility.
Variants: Variants of the Currie surname include Curry, Currey, and MacCurrie.
References:
- MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. Dublin, Irish Academic Press, 1985.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2006.
There are approximately 16,770 people named Currie in the UK. That makes it the 531st most common surname in Britain. Around 258 in a million people in Britain are named Currie.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Carrie
- Carie
- Carri
- Carrey
- Cari
- Carrio
- Carris
- Carre
- Carey
- Carry
- Carr
- Carries
- Curri
- Cori
- Corie
- Corrie
- Courey
- Couri
- Courie
- Couris
- Cur
- Cure
- Curey
- Curi
- Curia
- Curie
- Curis
- Curr
- Curre
- Currea
- Curree
- Currew
- Currey
- Currid
- Currien
- Curries
- Currim
- Currin
- Curris
- Curry
- Cury
- Karrie
- Kerrie
- Kourie
- Kurri
- Kurrie
- Cairey
- Caughie
- Caure
- Corey
- Corr
- Corri
- Corriea
- Coure
- Curea
- Cures
- Curiel
- Curine
- Curoe
- Curra
- Currick
- Currinn
- Currins
- Curro
- Karie
- Karri
- Keerie
- Kerie
- Kerri
- Korie
- Kuri
- Caira
- Core
- Corio
- Correa
- Correia
- Cree
- Currier
- Gare
- Gor
- Gora
- Kaura
- Kear
- Keer
- Kerai
- Kerr
- Kour
- Quarrie
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