VERITY
Verity
Verity is a British surname of Norman-French origin. It is derived from the Old French personal name "Verite", meaning "truth". The name likely originated as a nickname for a person known for their honesty or truthfulness.
Distribution
The surname Verity is mainly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The highest concentration of individuals with the surname Verity can be found in these regions.
Notable Individuals
Anne Verity
Anne Verity was a prominent suffragette in the early 20th century, known for her activism in the fight for women's rights in the UK. She played a key role in the suffragette movement and campaigned tirelessly for the right to vote for women.
William Verity
William Verity was a renowned British historian and author, known for his extensive research on medieval England. His works on the Norman Conquest and the Plantagenet era are considered seminal texts in the field of British history.
Etymology
The surname Verity is derived from the Old French word "Verite", meaning "truth". It was likely adopted as a surname to denote someone who was truthful or honest in their dealings.
Variants
Variants of the surname Verity include Verite, Veritee, and Veritye.
References
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (2011). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., et al. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 2,089 people named Verity in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,062nd most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Verity.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jayne
- Jean
- Linda
- Lisa
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan