TUFFERY
Tuffery
The surname Tuffery is of English origin, and it is believed to be locational. The name may derive from the villages of Tuffley in Gloucestershire or Tuffley in Wiltshire, or from the village of Tuffereau in Normandy, France. The name possibly means "the enclosure or farm of Tuifa" in Old English.
The first recorded spelling of the name Tuffery dates back to the early 17th century in England. The surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Tuffley, Tufferey, Tuffarry, and Tougher.
Individuals bearing the surname Tuffery can be found across the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in regions such as Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and London.
The Tuffery surname may have been associated with individuals engaged in agricultural or rural occupations historically. Today, individuals with the surname Tuffery can be found across various professions and walks of life.
The Tuffery surname is part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, contributing to the diversity and heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 126 people named Tuffery in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Tuffery.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Barry
- Blair
- David
- Derek
- Jeremy
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Philip
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Annette
- Christine
- Edna
- Elizabeth
- Heather
- Iris
- Joanne
- Kim
- Sarah
- Tina
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