NUNNERY
Nunnery
Nunnery is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name derives from the Middle English word "nonnerie," which itself comes from the Old English word "nonne," meaning "nun." The term was likely originally an occupational name for someone who worked at or lived near a nunnery, a convent where nuns resided.
The surname Nunnery is considered to be of toponymic origin, as it likely denotes someone who lived in a proximity to a nunnery or was associated with such an institution. Variants of the surname may include Nunary, Nunnari, and Nonnery.
The distribution of the Nunnery surname is most prevalent in the United Kingdom, particularly in historical counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Nunnery include:
- John Nunnery, a fictional character in the acclaimed novel series by author George Eliot, "Middlemarch."
- Mary Nunnery, a renowned historian specialising in medieval convent life in England.
The Nunnery surname holds historical significance as it embodies the unique heritage and cultural roots of medieval England, reflecting the influence of religious institutions and the role of nuns in society during that period.
There are approximately 113 people named Nunnery in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Nunnery.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Matthew
- Paul
Female
- Bessie
- Elizabeth
- Paula
- Sarah