FERRIES
Ferries
Ferries is a British surname of great historical significance. The surname is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "ferry", meaning a person who operated a ferry, a service that was vital for transportation across rivers and waterways before the advent of bridges. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for those individuals who worked as ferrymen.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Ferries dates back to the medieval period, with variations such as Ferry and Ferris also being commonly used. The name is believed to have originated in various regions across England, particularly in areas where ferry services were prominent.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Ferries have made notable contributions in various fields, including transportation, maritime activities, and public service.
Today, the surname Ferries continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and abroad, serving as a reminder of the historical importance of ferry services and the individuals who played a crucial role in facilitating travel and trade in times gone by.
There are approximately 603 people named Ferries in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Ferries.
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
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- George
- Gordon
- Ian
- James
- John
- Neil
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Agnes
- Ann
- Anne
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Hilary
- Jennifer
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Patricia
- Ruth
- Sandra
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Ferris
- Ferres
- Farries
- Faries
- Farris
- Faris
- Farres
- Faires
- Fares
- Farrey
- Farias
- Fairris
- Fairies
- Farrie
- Farie
- Ferrie
- Fariz
- Farriss
- Farys
- Feares
- Fearis
- Feres
- Ferey
- Feri
- Ferie
- Feries
- Feris
- Ferise
- Feriz
- Ferras
- Ferre
- Ferrey
- Ferri
- Ferrice
- Ferridge
- Ferrige
- Ferrins
- Ferrio
- Ferrise
- Ferrisey
- Ferrish
- Ferriss
- Ferriz
- Ferros
- Ferrus
- Ferry
- Fires
- Firrie
- Firris
- Fores
- Forie
- Foris
- Forres
- Forys
- Furie
- Furrie
- Furris
- Veris
- Verri
- Verries
- Verris
- Fairie
- Faurie
- Fayres
- Fearey
- Fearria
- Feers
- Fehri
- Ferine
- Ferins
- Ferisy
- Ferr
- Ferress
- Ferrick
- Ferrid
- Ferrigi
- Ferrin
- Ferrist
- Ferrit
- Forrie
- Fourie
- Furrey
- Pharris
- Varrie
- Varris
- Veres
- Verrey
- Fairs
- Fears
- Forse
- Furze
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.