UK surname
From a French place name derived from the Latin words "vicus" and "rivus" meaning "town by the river".
In the 1881 census there were 82 people recorded with the Verry surname, ranking it #21,957 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 77, ranked #33,236, down from #21,957 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Acconbury, East Dean, Little Dean, Flaxley, Abinghall, Weston-under-Penyard (Ross, Herefordshire), Lea (Ross, H and St John Hackney. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Verry is 134 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 6.1%.
1881 census count
82
Ranked #21,957
Modern count
77
2016, ranked #33,236
Peak year
1891
134 bearers
Map years
4
1861 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Verry surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Verry surname density by area, 1911 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 | 56 | #23,235 |
| 1861 | historical | 100 | #21,103 |
| 1881 | historical | 82 | #21,957 |
| 1891 | historical | 134 | #19,777 |
| 1901 | historical | 109 | #21,712 |
| 1911 | historical | 102 | #22,465 |
| 1997 | modern | 88 | #28,611 |
| 1998 | modern | 93 | #28,563 |
| 1999 | modern | 98 | #28,050 |
| 2000 | modern | 97 | #28,142 |
| 2001 | modern | 92 | #28,528 |
| 2002 | modern | 85 | #29,867 |
| 2003 | modern | 87 | #29,615 |
| 2004 | modern | 84 | #30,244 |
| 2005 | modern | 77 | #31,156 |
| 2006 | modern | 78 | #31,385 |
| 2007 | modern | 74 | #32,190 |
| 2008 | modern | 71 | #32,753 |
| 2009 | modern | 71 | #33,102 |
| 2010 | modern | 70 | #33,480 |
| 2011 | modern | 70 | #33,465 |
| 2012 | modern | 75 | #33,263 |
| 2013 | modern | 75 | #33,409 |
| 2014 | modern | 79 | #33,205 |
| 2015 | modern | 78 | #33,210 |
| 2016 | modern | 77 | #33,236 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Acconbury, East Dean, Little Dean, Flaxley, Abinghall, Weston-under-Penyard (Ross, Herefordshire), Lea (Ross, H, St John Hackney, Liverpool and Woodford St Mary. 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 | Acconbury | Herefordshire |
| 2 | East Dean, Little Dean, Flaxley, Abinghall, Weston-under-Penyard (Ross, Herefordshire), Lea (Ross, H | Gloucestershire |
| 3 | St John Hackney | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 5 | Woodford St Mary | Essex |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Verry 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 Verry, 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 Verry surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Verry 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, Verry 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 Verry is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Verry, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname VERRY is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "veor" or "vair," meaning "streaked" or "variegated." It is believed to have originated in the late 12th century or early 13th century in the northern regions of France, particularly Normandy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VERRY can be found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1334, where a Robert Verry is listed as a resident of Oxfordshire, England. This suggests that the name had already made its way to England by the 14th century, likely carried by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
In the 15th century, the name VERRY appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, England, which were records of the county's financial accounts. A Thomas Verry is mentioned in these rolls in 1412, indicating the presence of the name in the northern regions of England during this time.
The VERRY surname may also have connections to various place names, such as Verry in Marne, France, or Verry-sur-Ource in Côte-d'Or, France. These place names could have influenced the spelling and spread of the surname in different regions.
One notable individual with the surname VERRY was Sir Richard Verry (1518-1598), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Berkshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another was John Verry (1639-1715), a prominent English merchant and landowner from Devon.
Other historical figures bearing the VERRY surname include:
1. Thomas Verry (1702-1768), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the 18th century. 2. Elizabeth Verry (1768-1842), a British writer and poet who published several works in the early 19th century. 3. William Verry (1811-1892), a Scottish architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in Edinburgh. 4. Charles Verry (1855-1921), a French artist and painter who specialized in landscape and rural scenes. 5. Margaret Verry (1884-1968), an American educator and advocate for women's rights, who campaigned for equal pay and opportunities for female teachers.
While the surname VERRY may have evolved over time and taken on various spellings, its origins can be traced back to the Old French language and the regions of northern France, where it likely emerged as a descriptive name or a reference to a specific location.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Verry 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. Herefordshire leads with 26 Verrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 79.27x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire | 26 | 79.27x |
| Gloucestershire | 14 | 8.92x |
| Middlesex | 13 | 1.63x |
| Lancashire | 7 | 0.74x |
| Essex | 6 | 3.80x |
| Staffordshire | 5 | 1.85x |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1.70x |
| Kent | 2 | 0.73x |
| Surrey | 2 | 0.51x |
| Berkshire | 1 | 1.67x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 0.72x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 1.33x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.78x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aconbury in Herefordshire leads with 9 Verrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 22500.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Aconbury | 9 | 22500.00x |
| Hackney London | 8 | 17.84x |
| Liverpool | 7 | 12.14x |
| Llanwarne | 6 | 6000.00x |
| Handsworth | 5 | 75.19x |
| Peterstow | 5 | 5000.00x |
| Westbury On Severn East | 5 | 140.85x |
| Woodford | 5 | 279.33x |
| Kings Caple | 4 | 4444.44x |
| Westbury On Trym | 4 | 75.33x |
| Brinnington | 3 | 181.82x |
| Clifton | 2 | 25.22x |
| Newent | 2 | 250.00x |
| Swalecliffe | 2 | 5000.00x |
| Bethnal Green London | 1 | 2.88x |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 8.26x |
| Cookham | 1 | 53.48x |
| Croydon | 1 | 4.62x |
| Isham | 1 | 1000.00x |
| Isleworth | 1 | 28.09x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 2.25x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.43x |
| Much Birch | 1 | 714.29x |
| Much Dewchurch | 1 | 625.00x |
| Neath | 1 | 35.34x |
| Shoreditch London | 1 | 2.88x |
| St Andrew Hubbard | 1 | 10000.00x |
| West Ham | 1 | 2.87x |
| Yatton | 1 | 200.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Verry surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Verry surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Verry households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 5 |
| No Occupation | 3 |
| Ag Lab | 2 |
| Dock Labourer | 2 |
| General Labour | 2 |
| Laundress | 2 |
| Master Boot Maker | 2 |
| Saddler | 2 |
| Accountants Clerk | 1 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Bankers Clerk | 1 |
| Boot Maker | 1 |
| Brewer | 1 |
| Builder | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Commercial Clerk | 1 |
| Dom Serv | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Errand Boy | 1 |
| Farmer | 1 |
| Farmer Of 168 Acres Employing 4 Men & 2 Boys | 1 |
| Gamekeeper To J.Rankin Esqr M.P. | 1 |
| Hairdresser | 1 |
| Head Gardener(Dom) | 1 |
| Jeweller | 1 |
| Labourer (Ag) | 1 |
| Lodging Housekeeper | 1 |
| Mason | 1 |
| Needlewoman | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Nurse | 1 |
| Oil Merchant | 1 |
| Page Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Printer | 1 |
| Pupil | 1 |
| Retired Brewer | 1 |
| Servant In Shop (Baker) | 1 |
| Signalman Railway | 1 |
| Wife To Builder | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 82 people were recorded with the Verry surname. That placed it at #21,957 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 77 in 2016. That gives Verry a modern rank of #33,236.
From a French place name derived from the Latin words "vicus" and "rivus" meaning "town by the river".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Verry 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.