UK surname
Derived from the Norman French surname "Ivery" or "Ivory," referring to a person who sold or worked with ivory.
In the 1881 census there were 87 people recorded with the Ivery surname, ranking it #21,334 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 42, ranked #35,336, down from #21,334 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Dorking, Bray, Maidenhead, Cookham and Probus. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ivery is 104 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 51.7%.
1881 census count
87
Ranked #21,334
Modern count
42
2016, ranked #35,336
Peak year
1891
104 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Ivery surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Ivery surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 35 | #27,037 |
| 1861 | historical | 103 | #20,650 |
| 1881 | historical | 87 | #21,334 |
| 1891 | historical | 104 | #23,388 |
| 1901 | historical | 62 | #27,252 |
| 1911 | historical | 60 | #26,808 |
| 1997 | modern | 34 | #34,282 |
| 1998 | modern | 35 | #34,344 |
| 1999 | modern | 34 | #34,528 |
| 2000 | modern | 29 | #34,976 |
| 2001 | modern | 29 | #34,839 |
| 2002 | modern | 35 | #34,554 |
| 2003 | modern | 33 | #34,773 |
| 2004 | modern | 33 | #34,947 |
| 2005 | modern | 36 | #34,894 |
| 2006 | modern | 37 | #35,074 |
| 2007 | modern | 37 | #35,215 |
| 2008 | modern | 39 | #35,191 |
| 2009 | modern | 39 | #35,321 |
| 2010 | modern | 38 | #35,514 |
| 2011 | modern | 40 | #35,395 |
| 2012 | modern | 39 | #35,415 |
| 2013 | modern | 40 | #35,439 |
| 2014 | modern | 42 | #35,350 |
| 2015 | modern | 42 | #35,322 |
| 2016 | modern | 42 | #35,336 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Dorking, Bray, Maidenhead, Cookham, Probus, Edgbaston and Stroud, Whaddon, Longney, Brookthorpe, Harescombe, Haresfield, Standish, Moreton Valence, Saul, Fret. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorking | Surrey |
| 2 | Bray, Maidenhead, Cookham | Berkshire |
| 3 | Probus | Cornwall |
| 4 | Edgbaston | Worcestershire |
| 5 | Stroud, Whaddon, Longney, Brookthorpe, Harescombe, Haresfield, Standish, Moreton Valence, Saul, Fret | Gloucestershire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Ivery surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ivery, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Ivery surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Ivery household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Ivery is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ivery is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Ivery, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Ivery is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English word "yfre," which means "ivy." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who lived near an area abundant with ivy vines.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a Richard Yvery is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.
In the 15th century, the surname appeared in various records, including the Inquisitiones Post Mortem of Yorkshire in 1436, which mentions a John Ivery. This document provides insights into the geographical distribution of the name during that era.
The Ivery surname also has ties to certain place names, such as Ivery in Buckinghamshire, which may have influenced the name's origins. Additionally, the name has been associated with the town of Ivry-la-Bataille in Normandy, France, suggesting potential Norman influences.
Notable individuals bearing the Ivery surname throughout history include Sir Thomas Ivery (1600-1672), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the 17th century. John Ivery (1625-1701) was an English clergyman and author of theological works.
In the 19th century, William Ivery (1809-1888) was a renowned English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Nottingham.
Another significant figure was Samuel Ivery (1822-1891), an English businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Bristol.
Lastly, Sir George Ivery (1876-1952) was a distinguished British naval officer who served during World War I and received various honors for his military service.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ivery surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Warwickshire leads with 15 Iverys recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.01x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire | 15 | 7.01x |
| Gloucestershire | 14 | 8.41x |
| Cornwall | 12 | 12.49x |
| Hampshire | 10 | 5.75x |
| Oxfordshire | 8 | 15.26x |
| Lanarkshire | 6 | 2.19x |
| Middlesex | 5 | 0.59x |
| Surrey | 5 | 1.21x |
| Northamptonshire | 4 | 5.01x |
| Somerset | 4 | 2.93x |
| Kent | 2 | 0.69x |
| Fife | 1 | 1.99x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.10x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Edgbaston in Warwickshire leads with 15 Iverys recorded in 1881 and an index of 225.90x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston | 15 | 225.90x |
| Portsea | 10 | 29.33x |
| Probus | 9 | 2307.69x |
| Chipping Norton | 8 | 661.16x |
| Kingstanley | 7 | 1147.54x |
| Stroud | 7 | 216.05x |
| Dorking | 5 | 179.86x |
| Maryhill | 4 | 74.49x |
| Sparkford | 4 | 5714.29x |
| Wellingborough | 4 | 99.75x |
| Phillack | 3 | 241.94x |
| Deptford St Paul | 2 | 8.96x |
| Islington London | 2 | 2.43x |
| New Monkland | 2 | 24.66x |
| Bethnal Green London | 1 | 2.71x |
| Chipping Barnet | 1 | 454.55x |
| Dysart | 1 | 29.59x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 1.64x |
| St Botolph Aldgate London | 1 | 57.14x |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Ivery households.
FAQ
In 1881, 87 people were recorded with the Ivery surname. That placed it at #21,334 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 42 in 2016. That gives Ivery a modern rank of #35,336.
Derived from the Norman French surname "Ivery" or "Ivory," referring to a person who sold or worked with ivory.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ivery bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.