Find out how popular the last name Wery is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Wery.

Wery, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Wery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wery in America

Wery is the 36788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wery surname appeared 607 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Wery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wery to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Wery

The surname WERY originated in medieval England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "wer," which meant "man" or "warrior." This suggests that the name might have originally been a descriptive nickname given to a particularly brave or strong man.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, there is a reference to a Robert le Wery from Norfolk, which is one of the earliest documented uses of the name. The prefix "le" was commonly used in medieval times to denote a specific person or family.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various records across England, with variations in spelling such as Werey, Werye, and Weri. This was not uncommon during that period, as spelling conventions were not yet standardized.

One notable individual bearing the WERY surname was John Wery, a merchant from Bristol who lived in the late 15th century. Records show that he was involved in the lucrative wool trade and held significant influence in the city's affairs.

In the 16th century, the name was found in parish records from Gloucestershire, where a Thomas Wery was recorded as being born in 1542 in the village of Painswick. This village was known for its wool production, which might explain the connection between the WERY name and the textile industry.

Another notable figure was Sir William Wery, a member of the gentry class who lived in Lincolnshire during the 17th century. He was a landowner and served as a Justice of the Peace, playing an important role in local governance.

As the name spread across different regions of England, it sometimes became associated with particular place names or landmarks. For instance, there was a family of WERYs residing in the village of Weryholme, near Yorkshire, in the 18th century, suggesting a potential link between their name and the location.

Throughout history, the WERY surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, and professionals. While not an extremely common name, it has left its mark on English history and has persisted over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wery

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Wery.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Wery was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Wery has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Wery was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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