VESSEY
Vessey
Origin and Meaning The surname Vessey is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English personal name 'Wasi'. It originated as a nickname for a clever or wily person, possibly in reference to the Old English word 'wās', meaning 'wise'. Over time, the surname evolved to Vessey and has been passed down through generations.
Distribution The surname Vessey is found primarily in England, particularly in regions with strong historical ties to Anglo-Saxon settlements. It is most commonly recorded in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, reflecting its East Anglian roots. However, over time, individuals bearing the surname have migrated to other parts of the UK and beyond, contributing to its distribution in diverse regions.
Notable Bearers
- Edward Vessey (1811–1885) - An English cricketer who played for Sussex and Cambridge University in the mid-19th century.
- Mary Vessey (1898–1972) - A renowned British artist known for her landscape paintings and contributions to the artistic community.
Variants Variants of the surname Vessey include Vassie, Vezey, and Veasey. These variations developed over time due to factors such as regional accents, dialects, and clerical errors in official records.
There are approximately 981 people named Vessey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,483rd most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Vessey.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Kenneth
- Martin
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Carol
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Gillian
- Gloria
- Jacqueline
- Joan
- Joanne
- Karen
- Lisa
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Vesey
- Fessey
- Fesey
- Feasey
- Fassey
- Fessy
- Feesey
- Feassy
- Fasey
- Vesse
- Pheasey
- Phesey
- Pheysey
- Vaisey
- Vaizey
- Vasey
- Vasse
- Vassey
- Vassie
- Vassy
- Vasy
- Vaysey
- Vazey
- Vease
- Veasey
- Veasy
- Veazey
- Veazy
- Veesey
- Veisey
- Veiss
- Vess
- Vessay
- Vessie
- Vessy
- Vesy
- Veysey
- Veysie
- Vezey
- Faisey
- Fassy
- Feasy
- Feazey
- Feezey
- Fessi
- Fezzey
- Phasey
- Vaissie
- Vasis
- Vassi
- Vaysse
- Vesay
- Vessio
- Veysi
- Vezis
- Fossey
- Fussey
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.