LAVERY
Lavery
Lavery is a surname of British origin, believed to be of Irish descent. The name Lavery is thought to stem from the Gaelic surname Ó Laithimh or Ó Laithimhh, which means "descendant of Laithimh." The name is commonly found in regions with strong Irish heritage such as Northern Ireland, but it has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond over time.
The Lavery family name has a long history, with records dating back centuries. Notable individuals bearing the surname Lavery include the renowned Irish painter Sir John Lavery (1856–1941), known for his portraits and landscapes. Sir John Lavery was a prominent figure in the art world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Like many surnames, Lavery has variations in spelling, such as Laverty or Lavarie, reflecting different interpretations over time and in various regions. The name Lavery is found across the British Isles and has also been carried by immigrants to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Lavery surname has become part of the rich tapestry of British and Irish heritage, with families continuing to carry on the name and its legacy through generations. The name represents a connection to history and tradition, embodying the resilience and diversity of the British and Irish people.
There are approximately 4,108 people named Lavery in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,267th most common surname in Britain. Around 63 in a million people in Britain are named Lavery.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Geraldine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Siobhan
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Lafer
- Laffer
- Laffery
- Lavrey
- Alvery
- Laver
- Lafaurie
- Lafbery
- Lafere
- Laffere
- Laffrey
- Lavarie
- Lavars
- Lavary
- Lavere
- Laverey
- Laverick
- Laverie
- Laverly
- Lavern
- Lavers
- Lavert
- Laverty
- Lavier
- Laviers
- Lavirs
- Lavor
- Lavors
- Lavory
- Lavour
- Leafer
- Leaver
- Leavers
- Leavery
- Leavor
- Leever
- Lefroy
- Leiver
- Levair
- Levar
- Levear
- Lever
- Levere
- Levers
- Levery
- Levier
- Levor
- Levry
- Liever
- Liverey
- Livery
- Lovery
- Lovrey
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.