MESSERVY
Messervy
Messervy is a surname of Norman origin, believed to have been derived from the French surname Messervé. The name is primarily found in the Channel Islands, particularly in Jersey, and occasionally in other parts of the United Kingdom and North America.
The Messervy family has a long and distinguished history, with records of the surname dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have originally been a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Messeur" or "son of the gentleman." This suggests that the original bearers of the surname were associated with the nobility or gentry.
Over the centuries, the Messervy family has been actively engaged in various professions and occupations, including agriculture, the military, law, and business. The name has spread to different regions as members of the family have migrated and settled in new territories.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Messervy include Colonel H.B. Messervy, a respected British Army officer who served during World War II, and Eleanor Messervy, a prominent lawyer and legal scholar.
The surname Messervy has retained its unique identity and is considered a symbol of tradition, heritage, and family pride among those who bear it. Today, individuals with the surname Messervy can be found across the globe, maintaining the legacy of their ancestors and contributing to various fields and industries.
There are approximately 42 people named Messervy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Messervy.