FENTY
Fenty
Fenty is a British surname of Norman-French origin, derived from the medieval personal name "Fyn." The surname has ancient roots in England, particularly in the north. The name is believed to have been introduced to the British Isles after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
One of the earliest records of the surname can be traced back to the late 12th century, where individuals bearing the name were documented in historical records.
Over the centuries, the surname Fenty has spread across various regions of the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations found in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. The surname has a diverse history, with individuals of varying backgrounds and occupations bearing the name.
Today, individuals with the surname Fenty can be found across the UK and in various parts of the world, reflecting the migration and diaspora of British families over the centuries.
The Fenty surname may have variations in spelling due to historical and regional influences, but it remains a distinctive and enduring part of British surnames, holding a rich history waiting to be explored.
There are approximately 245 people named Fenty in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Fenty.
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
- Brian
- Clevere
- Gary
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Roy
- Russell
- Wayne
- William
Female
- Angela
- Edna
- Esther
- Fiona
- Grace
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Julie
- Margaret
- Maria
- Michelle
- Sharon
- Violet
- Yvonne