THACKRAY
Thackray
The surname Thackray is of English origin, deriving from the Old Norse "þakr" meaning "thatch" and the Old English "ræge" meaning "rye". This surname is primarily found in the Yorkshire region of England.
The earliest known recording of the Thackray surname dates back to the early 13th century. Over the centuries, the name has seen variations in spelling, including Thackery, Thackwray, and Thackerye.
Notable individuals bearing the Thackray surname include the renowned surgeon Charles Thackray, who founded the Thackray Medical Museum in Leeds, England. The museum is dedicated to the history of medicine and showcases his collection of medical artefacts.
Today, the Thackray surname continues to be present in Yorkshire and has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. The name is a reminder of the agricultural heritage and traditions of the region.
There are approximately 2,306 people named Thackray in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,736th most common surname in Britain. Around 35 in a million people in Britain are named Thackray.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Lee
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Stuart
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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