THORNBERRY
Also recorded as Thorn Berry
Thornberry
Thornberry is an English surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is of locational origin, derived from the Old English words "thorn," meaning a thorn bush, and "burgh" or "bury," meaning a fortified place or a stronghold. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near a fortified place surrounded by thorn bushes.
The surname Thornberry is mainly found in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire in northern England. Variants of the name include Thornberrie, Thornburg, and Thornburgh.
Notable bearers of the Thornberry surname include fictional character Eliza Thornberry from the animated television series "The Wild Thornberrys," produced by Nickelodeon. Eliza Thornberry is portrayed as an adventurous and spirited young girl with the ability to communicate with animals.
The Thornberry surname has a rich history and continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 258 people named Thornberry in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Thornberry.
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
- Adrian
- Charles
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Anita
- Camilla
- Catherine
- Elaine
- Gemma
- Hannah
- Helen
- Joanne
- Katherine
- Mandy
- Michele
- Rachel
- Susan
- Vera
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