Maybury

Maybury is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English words "maegen," which means "power" or "strength," and "burh," which means "fortress" or "castle." This suggests that the surname Maybury may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked at a strong or powerful castle.

The surname Maybury is found mainly in the southern counties of England, particularly in Surrey. Over time, individuals bearing the Maybury surname would have spread across the country and beyond, resulting in a diverse distribution of the name.

Variants of the Maybury surname include Mayberry and Mabury. The surname has also been subject to various spellings over the centuries due to changes in recording practices and regional dialects.

Individuals with the surname Maybury have likely contributed to various aspects of British society throughout history, such as in the fields of agriculture, business, politics, academics, and the arts.

Researching one's Maybury ancestry could provide valuable insights into one's familial roots and connections within the broader context of British history and culture.

There are approximately 1,411 people named Maybury in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,647th most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Maybury.

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

  • Alan
  • David
  • George
  • Jason
  • John
  • Lee
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Stephen

Female

  • Catherine
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Helen
  • Jean
  • Jennifer
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Louisa
  • Margaret
  • Sarah
  • Sheila
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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

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