Pulfrey

Pulfrey is a surname of English origin, mainly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in the county of Hampshire. The name is believed to derive from the Old English personal name "Pul(f)" combined with the suffix "-frey," which was commonly used in medieval times to indicate a landlord or freeholder.

The earliest known record of the Pulfrey surname dates back to the 16th century in Hampshire, where individuals bearing this name were documented as landowners and farmers. Over the centuries, the Pulfrey family may have expanded and settled in other parts of England, but their presence remains more pronounced in Hampshire.

The name Pulfrey is relatively rare, with only a few occurrences recorded in historical documents and archives. Today, individuals carrying the surname Pulfrey can be found dispersed throughout the United Kingdom and may have spread to other English-speaking countries as well.

Like many surnames, the meaning and significance of Pulfrey have evolved over time, but the legacy of the family name is preserved through genealogical records and historical documentation.

There are approximately 159 people named Pulfrey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Pulfrey.

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

  • Alfred
  • Andrew
  • Craig
  • Daniel
  • Joseph
  • Kevan
  • Lee
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Shaun
  • Stephen
  • Stuart
  • Timothy

Female

  • Amy
  • Caroline
  • Cheryl
  • Elizabeth
  • Janet
  • Joan
  • Julie
  • Lorna
  • Nicola
  • Pauline
  • Rebecca
  • Rosie
  • Sarah
  • Sylvia
  • Tamsin

Similar and related surnames

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