SURGUY
Surguy
Surname: Surguy
Origin: English
Meaning: Surguy is a surname of English origin. It is believed to be derived from a medieval given name, possibly a variant of the name "Sir Godfrey", where "Sir" was a title of respect and "Godfrey" was a common personal name of the time.
Distribution: The surname Surguy is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with strong historical ties to medieval England.
Notable People:
- John Surguy (1920-2005) - A British scientist known for his contributions to the field of chemical engineering.
- Mary Surguy - A renowned British historian specialising in medieval English literature.
Variants: Variants of the surname Surguy include Surguye, Surguyes, and Surguys.
Coat of Arms: The coat of arms associated with the Surguy surname typically features traditional heraldic elements such as shields, crests, and mottoes.
Trivia: The surname Surguy has appeared in various historical records dating back to the Middle Ages, indicating a long-standing presence in British history.
References:
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
- Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge, 2005.
There are approximately 124 people named Surguy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Surguy.
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
- Edward
- Jason
- John
- Linus
- Timothy
Female
- Candida
- Georgina
- Josephine
- Marianne
- Olivia