HORRY

Horry

Origin and Meaning: The surname Horry is thought to have originated from the Old French personal name "Oury", derived from the Old Norse name "Audr".

Location: The Horry surname has particular historical associations with southern England, and in more recent times can be found in various parts of Britain and the wider English-speaking world.

Notable Individuals:

• Peter Horry (1746-1815): A colonel in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, Horry County in South Carolina is named after him.
• Ellen Horry (1783-1871): A British diarist and writer known for her detailed records of daily life and society in the 19th century.
• William J. Horry (b. 1968): A prominent British historian specialising in medieval British history, particularly the Norman Conquest.

Variants and Derivatives: Variants of the Horry surname include Horrey and Horrie.

Coat of Arms: The coat of arms associated with the Horry surname features a shield with symbols representing concepts like strength, loyalty, and family.

References:

• Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
• Cottle, B. (1983). The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Penguin Books.

[For further information on the Horry surname, see genealogical databases and historical texts.]

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

• Brian
• David
• Dennis
• John
• Keith
• Kevin
• Mark
• Michael
• Paul
• Peter
• Royston
• Stephen
• Steven

Female

• Alison
• Audrey
• Dorothy
• Jacqueline
• Janet
• Jean
• Joan
• Lena
• Linda
• Lm
• Maureen
• Ruth
• Sheila
• Victoria
• Zoe

Similar and related surnames

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