KHOURY
Khoury
The surname Khoury is of Lebanese and Syrian origin, derived from the Arabic word Khoury which means priest or clergyman. The name is predominantly found within the Christian communities of these territories, particularly amongst Maronite Christians.
Individuals bearing the surname Khoury have historically held prominent positions within the church and have been respected for their religious and community work. The name is also associated with noble families and individuals of high social standing.
In contemporary times, many individuals with the surname Khoury have migrated to various countries around the world, including the United Kingdom. They have contributed to diverse fields such as academia, business, politics, and the arts, while also preserving their cultural heritage and traditions.
The surname Khoury carries with it a sense of religious and cultural significance, reflecting a rich history and a deep-rooted connection to the Christian faith of the Middle Eastern region.
Typical given names associated with the Khoury surname
Male
- Amin
- Antoine
- Elie
- George
- James
- Maher
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Wadih
Female
- Diane
- Emma
- Heidi
- Katherine
- Lara
- Lina
- Linda
- Nancy
- Natasha
- Sally
- Samantha
- Simone
- Susan
- Virginia
- Yvette
Similar and related surnames
- Coury
- Cury
- Cory
- Courey
- Couri
- Kary
- Karry
- Keery
- Keary
- Karey
- Coary
- Ghahary
- Gohary
- Gohery
- Gowhary
- Guharoy
- Kaouri
- Karys
- Kearry
- Keighrey
- Keiry
- Kerey
- Kerry
- Kery
- Kerys
- Khairi
- Khairy
- Kharay
- Khari
- Khayri
- Kheri
- Khiri
- Khiroya
- Khoory
- Khor
- Khora
- Khory
- Khoueiry
- Khouri
- Khuri
- Kirry
- Kiry
- Kohary
- Korey
- Kori
- Korie
- Koris
- Kory
- Korya
- Kour
- Kouri
- Kourie
- Kouris
- Koury
- Kuri
- Kurri
- Kurry
- Kury
- Kurys
- Khaoury
- Khureya
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 338 people named Khoury in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Khoury.
Region of origin: Middle East
Country of origin: Lebanon
Religion of origin: Muslim
