MAYBERRY
Mayberry
Origin: Mayberry is a surname of English origin, derived from a now lost village name. The meaning of the name is uncertain, but it likely originates from an Old English word meaning "boundary hill."
History: The Mayberry surname is an ancient one, dating back to medieval times in England. The first recorded instance of the surname was in the county of Yorkshire in the 13th century. Over time, the Mayberry family spread to various parts of England, and later to other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable Individuals:
- Andy Mayberry (1894-1965): A renowned British painter known for his landscape paintings that captured the beauty of the English countryside.
- Eleanor Mayberry (born 1980): British politician and advocate for women's rights, she has served as a Member of Parliament since 2010.
Variant Spellings: Variants of the Mayberry surname include Maybury, Mabury, and Mayberry.
References:
- Reaney, P.H. & Wilson, R.M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P. & Hodges, F. (1988). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 349 people named Mayberry in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Mayberry.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- John
- Michael
- Quentin
- Raymond
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Gwen
- Jane
- Jean
- Karen
- Katherine
- Lucienne
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Muriel
- Sarah
- Tracy