DURY
Also recorded as Du Ry
Dury
Dury is a British surname of English origin. The name has ancient roots dating back to medieval times, with variations such as Deury, Deery, Dere, Durye, and Durie being recorded in historical documents. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "duree," meaning enduring or hardy, suggesting that it may have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed these characteristics.
The Dury surname can be found throughout the United Kingdom, with concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Scotland. Over the centuries, bearers of the Dury name have been involved in a variety of occupations and pursuits, ranging from farming and trade to military service and scholarly pursuits.
Notable individuals with the surname Dury include Ian Dury, a renowned English rock and roll singer-songwriter and founder of the band Ian Dury and the Blockheads. Ian Dury achieved commercial success and critical acclaim during the 1970s and 1980s, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry.
Today, the Dury surname continues to be passed down through generations, connecting modern-day individuals to their ancestral past and contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 586 people named Dury in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Dury.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- Fraser
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Nickholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Karen
- Lindsay
- Margaret
- Samantha
- Sheila
- Susan
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
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