SOADY
Soady
Origin: Soady is an English surname of uncertain origin but is thought to have originated from the West Country of England, particularly Devon or Cornwall.
Meaning: The meaning of the surname Soady is unclear, but it may be derived from a local place name or a personal name originating in the region.
History: The Soady surname is believed to have ancient roots in the West Country, where families with this name have been recorded. It is likely that the name was originally a nickname or occupational name associated with a particular trade or location.
Notable Individuals:
- John Soady: A 19th-century farmer and landowner in Devon.
- Lucy Soady: Renowned artist and sculptor from Cornwall in the early 20th century.
Variants: Variants of the Soady surname may include Soadie, Sowdye, or Soadyy.
Popularity: The Soady surname is relatively uncommon, and individuals bearing this name can mostly be found in the West Country regions of England.
Coat of Arms: There is no standard coat of arms associated with the Soady surname, as it is not one of the more prominent or well-documented English surnames.
There are approximately 262 people named Soady in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Soady.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Gavin
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matt
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Anne
- Donna
- Doreen
- Elizabeth
- Kathleen
- Kelly
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Susan
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