Fuery

Fuery is a surname of British origin, believed to have been derived from the Old English word fēower meaning "four". The name could have originated as a nickname for someone who had four of something, or who was the fourth child in their family.

The first recorded instance of the surname Fuery was found in the early medieval period, with variations such as Foure and Fowry also appearing in historical documents. Over time, the name evolved into its current form of Fuery.

Individuals bearing the surname Fuery have been documented in various historical records, indicating the presence of Fuery families in different regions of Britain. The surname may have undergone different spellings and pronunciations over generations, leading to variations such as Fury or Feury.

Today, the surname Fuery is relatively rare but continues to be found among British families. It carries with it a sense of heritage and history, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences that have shaped British surnames over the centuries.

There are approximately 95 people named Fuery in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Fuery.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Evan
  • John
  • Michael
  • Neil
  • Paul

Female

  • Elizabeth
  • Vanessa

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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