GREGGORY

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Greggory

Greggory is a British surname of Old English origin, derived from the personal name Gregory. The name Gregory itself stems from the Latin name Gregorius, which means watchful or vigilant. The Greggory surname is first recorded in the 13th century and has evolved over time to its present spelling.

Origins and Distribution

The Greggory surname is primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. It is most prevalent in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Essex. Over the centuries, bearers of the Greggory surname have spread across the British Isles and beyond.

Notable Individuals

John Greggory (1787 - 1859): A prominent British entrepreneur who founded a successful textile manufacturing company in Manchester.
Emily Greggory (1901 - 1976): An influential suffragette who fought for women's rights in England during the early 20th century.

Variants

Variants of the Greggory surname include Gregory, Gregor, and Gregson, reflecting the different phonetic adaptations through the generations.

References

Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 12 people named Greggory in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Greggory.

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

Female

Debbie

Similar and related surnames

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