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

Similar and related surnames

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