GERRISH
Gerrish
Gerrish is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the southern counties of England. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Gira" or "Gyrra", which means "spear" or "spear warrior", and the suffix "-ish" denoting descent or origin. The surname Gerrish is classified as a habitation name, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place named Gerrish.
The Gerrish surname has been recorded in various spellings over the centuries, including Gerrish, Garish, Gerysh, and others. The earliest known documentation of the surname dates back to the 13th century in Devonshire, England. The Gerrish family has historical connections to towns and villages in Devon and Cornwall.
The Gerrish surname has spread beyond its original areas of concentration and can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and the world, particularly in former British colonies and the United States.
Individuals bearing the surname Gerrish have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, literature, business, and more. The surname Gerrish continues to be present in contemporary society, maintaining a link to its historic origins in England.
There are approximately 1,130 people named Gerrish in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,716th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Gerrish.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Wales
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Welsh
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Stephen
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Ann
- Barbara
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Georgina
- Joan
- Judith
- Julie
- Louise
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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