FLEURY
Fleury
Fleury is a surname of French origin, deriving from the words "fleur" meaning flower. It is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066, as a result of the intermingling of French and English cultures. Over time, the surname has become anglicised, with various spellings such as Flowery, Flory, or Flurry being used.
The Fleury surname is not as common as some other British surnames, but it can still be found throughout the country, particularly in areas with historical ties to the Norman invaders. The name may also be present in other parts of the world where French influence has extended, due to migration or colonial connections.
Individuals with the surname Fleury have made contributions to various fields, such as arts, academics, and sports. Notable bearers of the name include:
- Theo Fleury - Former professional ice hockey player from Canada, known for his successful career in the NHL.
- Cyril Restieaux Fleury - British artist and illustrator known for his watercolour paintings.
- William Henry Fleury - English astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets.
The surname Fleury continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the historical and cultural interactions between England and France.
There are approximately 233 people named Fleury in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Fleury.
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
- Clive
- Colin
- Jason
- Joachim
- Kevin
- Malcolm
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Richard
- Simon
Female
- Anita
- Anne
- Denise
- Elizabeth
- Elspet
- Jessica
- Judith
- Luce
- Lynette
- Maria
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Stephanie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Falrey
- Filary
- Filery
- Fillary
- Fillery
- Filorey
- Flahery
- Flar
- Flarey
- Flarry
- Flear
- Fleary
- Fleer
- Fleery
- Flere
- Fleri
- Flery
- Fleur
- Fleure
- Fleureau
- Fleurie
- Fleurs
- Flier
- Fliri
- Floory
- Flor
- Florey
- Flori
- Florie
- Florrey
- Florry
- Flory
- Flour
- Floura
- Flouri
- Flouris
- Flours
- Floury
- Flower
- Fluery
- Flure
- Flurey
- Flurry
- Flury
- Flyer
- Folery
- Foloray
- Valery
- Vallary
- Vallery
- Valliery
- Vallory
- Valrey
- Villarroya
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.