PUSEY
Pusey
Pusey is a surname of English origin, believed to have derived from the village of Pusey in Oxfordshire. The village of Pusey is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Pesei," and the surname likely was adopted by those who hailed from or resided in the village.
The Pusey family has a long history in England and has been associated with various significant figures and institutions. Most notably, the surname is linked to Pusey House in Oxford, founded in 1884 in memory of Edward Bouverie Pusey, a clergyman and theologian who played a key role in the Oxford Movement that sought to reassert Catholic ideals within the Church of England.
Throughout the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Pusey have made contributions to diverse fields such as theology, academia, and the arts. The name is particularly prominent in genealogical records related to southern England.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling such as Puseye or Puseyman can be found in historical documents and records. The surname Pusey continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where English settlers have established communities.
There are approximately 1,550 people named Pusey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,223rd most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Pusey.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Catharine
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Joanne
- Karen
- Laura
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan