SAUNDRY
Saundry
Saundry is a British surname of Cornish origin. The surname is believed to have derived from the Cornish word "sawndre" or "sandry," meaning sandy or sandy place, indicating perhaps an ancestral association with a sandy geographical feature.
Origins
The Saundry surname is primarily found in the counties of Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset in the south-west of England, which reflects the historical concentration of the name in these regions.
Distribution and Variants
Variants of the surname include Sandry and Saundrey. The distribution of the Saundry surname is relatively low compared to other more common surnames in the UK, with most individuals bearing this surname found in the original areas of Devon and Cornwall.
Notable Individuals:
- John Saundry (1855 - 1938): John Saundry was a notable Cornish businessman and philanthropist known for his contributions to the local community in Cornwall.
- Mary Sandry (1920 - 2005): Mary Sandry was a pioneering female scientist who made significant contributions to the field of marine biology.
Legacy
The Saundry surname, though not as widespread compared to others, still retains a rich history tied to the traditional regions of the English West Country. Today, individuals with the Saundry surname continue to uphold their heritage and carry forward the legacy of their ancestors in the modern world.
Please note that this entry is a general overview of the Saundry surname and may be subject to further research and updates.
There are approximately 117 people named Saundry in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Saundry.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Gary
- Ian
- Jonathan
- Leroy
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Richard
Female
- Angela
- Caroline
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Lisa
- Louise
- Pauline
- Shirley
- Susan