FERRY
Ferry
The surname "Ferry" is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is classified as a locational surname, deriving from the Middle English word "ferry," meaning a place where a river crossing is made by a ferry boat. As such, the surname would have been given to individuals who lived near such a crossing or who worked as ferrymen. The surname could also have been applied to someone who operated a ferry service.
The first recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century in England. Over time, individuals bearing the surname "Ferry" spread throughout the British Isles and beyond, particularly to regions with a considerable presence of Anglo-Saxon heritage. Like many surnames of this nature, it eventually became hereditary as it passed from one generation to the next.
Variants of the surname "Ferry" include "Ferrie" and "Ferrey". Some families who bear this surname may have anglicized versions of the name due to historical language adaptations or migration patterns.
Today, the surname "Ferry" is found not only in the United Kingdom but also in other English-speaking countries, most notably the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Individuals carrying the surname have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, business, academia, and the arts.
Research indicates that the surname "Ferry" remains relatively uncommon, adding to its distinctive character and heritage within the broader context of British surnames.
There are approximately 2,879 people named Ferry in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,094th most common surname in Britain. Around 44 in a million people in Britain are named Ferry.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- William
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Geraldine
- Gillian
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Fairy
- Ferrie
- Ferrey
- Farry
- Fary
- Farrey
- Farey
- Fairey
- Fear
- Farr
- Fearey
- Faury
- Fearr
- Ferr
- Ferra
- Faeroy
- Faray
- Farie
- Farray
- Farrie
- Farris
- Farys
- Fearis
- Fearria
- Feary
- Feer
- Feerey
- Feery
- Fehr
- Fehri
- Feir
- Fer
- Feray
- Fere
- Ferey
- Feri
- Feria
- Ferie
- Feries
- Feris
- Feriz
- Ferray
- Ferre
- Ferres
- Ferri
- Ferrid
- Ferries
- Ferrin
- Ferrio
- Ferris
- Ferrit
- Ferriz
- Ferro
- Fery
- Feury
- Firr
- Firrie
- Firris
- Firy
- Foray
- Forey
- Forr
- Forray
- Forrey
- Forry
- Fory
- Forys
- Fray
- Fraye
- Frey
- Freye
- Froy
- Fry
- Frye
- Fuery
- Furay
- Furey
- Furr
- Furrey
- Furrie
- Furris
- Furry
- Furuya
- Fury
- Furye
- Pharey
- Vairy
- Varey
- Variya
- Varrey
- Varry
- Vary
- Vaury
- Vearey
- Veary
- Verey
- Verrey
- Verri
- Verris
- Verry
- Verryt
- Very
- Viray
- Virey
- Virrey
- Viry
- Vry
- Forya
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.