WYE
Wye
The surname Wye has its origins in England, particularly in the counties of Kent and Essex. It is a habitation name, derived from various places named Wye in these regions. The most notable of these is the village of Wye in Kent, which is situated near the city of Canterbury.
The name Wye is of Old English origin, deriving from the word "wēoh", meaning a river or a place near a bend in a river. This suggests that those who bore this surname may have been residents of a settlement located near a winding river.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Wye date back to medieval times, with variations such as Wy and Wythe also being found in historical records. The spread of the surname can be attributed to the movement of people from rural areas to urban centres, as well as to migration to other countries during periods of historical significance.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Wye can be found not only in the United Kingdom but also in various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its English heritage.
There are approximately 655 people named Wye in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Wye.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bev
- Chris
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Timothy
- William
Female
- Brenda
- Claire
- Diane
- Hannah
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Lynne
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Sheila