IVEY
Ivey
Ivey is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old French name Yve or Ivo, which in turn came from the Germanic name Ivo, itself derived from the root īwa meaning "yew". The yew tree was considered sacred by the ancient Celts and the name Ivey may have originally denoted someone who lived near a yew tree.
The surname Ivey is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, especially in England. Variants of the surname include Ive, Ivie, and Eyvye. Throughout the centuries, bearers of the surname Ivey have been recorded in various documents, including parish registers, census records, and wills, providing a rich history of the name.
Famous individuals with the surname Ivey include British actress Judi Dench, whose full name is Dame Judith Olivia "Judi" Dench. The versatility and prevalence of the surname Ivey in British history and culture make it a notable and respected name within the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,227 people named Ivey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,313th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Ivey.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Althea
- Amy
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Helen
- Judith
- Laura
- Margaret
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Susan