NUNNEY
Nunney
Nunney is a surname of English origin, believed to derive from the village of Nunney, located in the county of Somerset in the South West of England. The village of Nunney is historically known for Nunney Castle, a medieval fortress built in the 14th century.
The origins of the Nunney surname can be traced back to the early medieval period in England. It is common for surnames to be derived from a person's occupation, location, or characteristics. In the case of the Nunney surname, it likely originated from individuals who lived in or near the village of Nunney, or who may have been associated with the castle or the local area.
Throughout history, the Nunney surname has been carried by various families and individuals, each contributing to the diverse tapestry of British heritage. The surname may have spread to different parts of the country as families moved and settled in new areas.
Today, individuals with the surname Nunney can be found not only in Somerset but also in other regions of the United Kingdom and around the world. Like many surnames, Nunney represents a connection to a specific place and a shared heritage that links individuals with a common ancestry.
There are approximately 328 people named Nunney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Nunney.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Edward
- Geoffrey
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kieron
- Matthew
- Michael
- Mike
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Christine
- Clare
- Fay
- Florence
- Jean
- Naomi
- Rosalind
- Sara
- Sarah