SHOREY
Shorey
Shorey is a British surname that has its roots in medieval England. The name derives from the Old English word "scir," meaning bright or clear, and the suffix "-ey," denoting an island or low-lying land near water. This suggests that the individuals bearing this surname may have lived near a shoreline or a water body.
The Shorey surname can be found across various regions of the United Kingdom, with historical records indicating concentrations in counties such as Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Shorey have been involved in a variety of occupations, including farming, fishing, and maritime trade.
The name may have undergone variations in spelling over time, leading to alternative forms such as Shorley or Shawley. Migration and emigration patterns have also contributed to the dispersal of the Shorey surname to other parts of the world, particularly former British colonies.
Today, the Shorey surname continues to be borne by numerous families across the United Kingdom and in countries with historical ties to Britain. As with many surnames, the study of genealogy and family history can provide valuable insights into the origins and experiences of individuals with the Shorey name.
There are approximately 711 people named Shorey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,590th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Shorey.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Amanda
- Deborah
- Helen
- Janet
- Jean
- Julia
- Julie
- Kelly
- Megan
- Nicola
- Norma
- Patricia
- Rita
- Susan
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
- Chery
- Charry
- Cherey
- Charey
- Cherrey
- Chirrey
- Charrey
- Shore
- Scharey
- Scharry
- Share
- Sharey
- Sharie
- Sharrey
- Sharrie
- Sharry
- Shary
- Shearey
- Sheary
- Sheery
- Shehri
- Sher
- Shere
- Sherey
- Sheri
- Sherie
- Sherrey
- Sherri
- Sherrie
- Sherry
- Shery
- Sheurey
- Shewry
- Shire
- Shirey
- Shirrey
- Shirry
- Shoar
- Shoare
- Shoor
- Shor
- Shores
- Shori
- Shorie
- Shorr
- Shory
- Shour
- Shourie
- Shure
- Shurey
- Shurie
- Shurrie
- Shurry
- Shury
- Charuy
- Cheary
- Cheery
- Churry
- Shaari
- Shaire
- Sharee
- Shari
- Shauri
- Shear
- Sheare
- Sheer
- Sheere
- Sheerey
- Sheir
- Sheorey
- Sherr
- Sherries
- Shier
- Shiri
- Shora
- Shorkey
- Shorley
- Shorne
- Shorney
- Shoro
- Shoroye
- Shorpe
- Shorte
- Shortey
- Shower
- Showers
- Shyer
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.