GENNERY
Gennery
Gennery is a British surname of English origin. The name is believed to be locational in nature, deriving from a place called "Gennery" or a similar sounding place name. Surnames derived from place names were common in England, with individuals adopting the name of their village or town as a means of identification.
The Gennery surname likely has its roots in the medieval period, when surnames began to be used more widely to distinguish between individuals. Over time, the name would have been passed down through generations, becoming an integral part of a family's identity.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling may exist due to illiteracy, dialectal differences, or clerical errors. Variants of the Gennery surname may include "Jennery" or "Gennary".
Today, individuals bearing the surname Gennery can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. The name, like many British surnames, carries with it a sense of history and heritage, linking present-day bearers to their ancestors and the places they once called home.
There are approximately 158 people named Gennery in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Gennery.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Darren
- Glenn
- Karl
- Lee
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Simon
- Stephen
- Trevor
Female
- Brenda
- Carol
- Dawn
- Julie
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Naomi
- Rachel
- Shirley
- Wendy