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.
Typical given names associated with the Urry 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
Similar and related surnames
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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
Famous people named Urry
- John Urry - Sociologist (1946 to 2016)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.