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

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