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

  • Steve Vickery: Former British professional rugby player who played for the England national team.

  • 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

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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