GUNNERY
Gunnery
The surname Gunnery is of English origin, deriving from the Old French term "gonnerie", meaning a place where guns are stored or guns are fired. This occupational surname likely indicated someone who worked in a gunnery or armory.
The earliest known records of the Gunnery surname date back to the late 13th century in England, specifically in the county of Berkshire. Over time, bearers of the surname spread to other parts of England and the United Kingdom.
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Variants of the surname Gunnery include Gunnary, Gunnaray, and Gunnarson.
Today, the Gunnery surname is relatively rare but can be found in various regions of the United Kingdom and beyond, often linked to individuals with a historical connection to weaponry or military service.
There are approximately 114 people named Gunnery in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Gunnery.
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