VICKERY
Vickery
Vickery is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Vycci", meaning "vigilant" or "alert". The surname Vickery is mainly found in the southwest of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Cornwall.
Notable Individuals
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Steve Vickery: Former British professional rugby player who played for the England national team.
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John Vickery: British actor known for his work in theatre, television, and film.
Distribution and Popularity
The surname Vickery is relatively rare, ranking as the 9,032nd most common surname in Great Britain. Its concentration is highest in the southwest of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Cornwall.
Coat of Arms
The Vickery family crest features a shield with a chevron between three buglehorns. The buglehorns symbolize strength and vigilance, reflecting the meaning of the surname.
References
- Hanks, P., & Hodges, F. (2006). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Vickery Family History. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.vickeryfamilyhistory.com
There are approximately 4,443 people named Vickery in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,118th most common surname in Britain. Around 68 in a million people in Britain are named Vickery.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Angela
- Catherine
- Emma
- Helen
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Laura
- Linda
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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