GERRIE
Gerrie
Gerrie is a British surname of Scottish origin that is derived from the given name Gerard, which in turn comes from the Old German name Gerhard, meaning "brave spearman." The surname Gerrie is classified as a patronymic name, indicating descent from a father, grandfather, or ancestor named Gerard.
The Gerrie surname is believed to have originated in Scotland, particularly in regions such as Aberdeenshire, Fife, and Angus. Over the centuries, bearers of the Gerrie surname may have migrated to other parts of the British Isles as well as overseas, contributing to the surname's dispersal.
Individuals with the surname Gerrie have been historically associated with various professions and occupations, reflecting the diverse paths taken by different branches of the family. The surname may have evolved further through intermarriage, migration, and changes in naming practices, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation.
Today, the Gerrie surname continues to be found among people of British and Scottish descent, both in the United Kingdom and across the world where the Scottish diaspora has taken root. The surname stands as a testament to the rich history and heritage of the families that bear it, reflecting their ties to Scotland and the broader tapestry of British surnames and genealogy.
There are approximately 488 people named Gerrie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Gerrie.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Alistair
- Andrew
- David
- Gordon
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Sean
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Alison
- Caroline
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Geair
- Gear
- Geare
- Gearey
- Gearie
- Gearry
- Geary
- Geear
- Geer
- Geere
- Geery
- Gehr
- Geier
- Geir
- Geire
- Geor
- Geore
- Georiou
- Ger
- Gera
- Gere
- Geres
- Gerey
- Geri
- Gericke
- Gerig
- Gerin
- Geris
- Gero
- Geroe
- Gerr
- Gerra
- Gerre
- Gerres
- Gerrey
- Gerrick
- Gerrin
- Gerris
- Gerrits
- Gerritt
- Gerry
- Geru
- Gery
- Giehr
- Gier
- Giera
- Giere
- Giori
- Gir
- Gira
- Girao
- Gire
- Giri
- Giro
- Girr
- Girrey
- Giura
- Giuri
- Gyger
- Gyr
- Gyre
- Jahr
- Jair
- Jar
- Jara
- Jari
- Jaria
- Jaro
- Jaroie
- Jarr
- Jarra
- Jarre
- Jarreau
- Jarrie
- Jaura
- Jaure
- Jaurre
- Jeer
- Jer
- Jera
- Jere
- Jeri
- Jero
- Jerra
- Jerre
- Jerrey
- Jerris
- Jerry
- Jeru
- Jira
- Jiri
- Joar
- Johra
- Johri
- Joire
- Jora
- Jore
- Jorie
- Jorio
- Jorre
- Jorro
- Jouahri
- Joura
- Jourrou
- Juer
- Jura
- Jure
- Juri
- Jurie
- Juro
- Juru
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.