URRY
Urry
Background
Urry is an Anglo-Saxon surname of English origin. This surname is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Uri", which was a variant of "Urian". The name Urry is thought to have been first recorded in the county of Cornwall in southwestern England.
Distribution
The surname Urry is relatively rare in contemporary Britain, with most individuals bearing this name found in the South West of England. The name has also been recorded in other parts of the country, albeit in small numbers.
Notable Individuals
One of the most notable individuals bearing the surname Urry is Sir John Urry (1666–1715), an English academic and classical scholar. Urry is best known for his role in editing the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, a prominent English poet. Sir John Urry's edition of Chaucer's works, often referred to as the "Urry Chaucer", was an influential scholarly contribution to English literature.
References
Those interested in further exploring the history of the Urry surname are encouraged to consult genealogical records and historical archives for more information on this illustrious English name.
There are approximately 792 people named Urry in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,846th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Urry.
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
- David
- Ian
- John
- Jonathan
- Julian
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Timothy
Female
- Andrea
- Carol
- Caroline
- Christine
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Lisa
- Louise
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria