SHROSBREE
Shrosbree
Shrosbree is a rare Anglo-Saxon habitational surname which originates from the county of Kent, in the southeast of England. The name is derived from the Old English words "scrōd" meaning "garment" and "bryġ" meaning "shelter" or "dwelling," hence indicating someone who lived near or worked with garments.
The first recorded instance of the surname Shrosbree dates back to the early 17th century in the parish of Sutton Valence in Kent. Over the centuries, the name has been primarily concentrated in the Kent region, with occasional occurrences in neighbouring counties and London.
Individuals bearing the surname Shrosbree have been associated with a variety of professions and interests, ranging from agricultural and textile work to various trades in urban centres. The family history of the Shrosbree name reflects the social and economic changes in England through the centuries.
Today, the surname Shrosbree continues to be relatively uncommon, with a small but diverse group of bearers dispersed around the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world. The study of the genealogy and history of the Shrosbree family provides insight into the local history and development of Kent and offers a glimpse into the lives of its bearers throughout the ages.
There are approximately 146 people named Shrosbree in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Shrosbree.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Bernard
- Craig
- Dennis
- Grant
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Bridget
- Carol
- Christine
- Claire
- Helen
- Joyce
- Kim
- Laura
- Patricia
- Tracy