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[Facts] Re: Surname "Terry"
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Can anyone help with a brief account of the origin of the surname "Terry". I have been told that this name is well known in the north of England. Is it known in the USA, Australia, New Zealand etc?
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It is known in Australia. I can't speak for any of the others but it's probably known there as well.It's likely to be a patronymic (surname taken from the father's name) and therefore would mean "Son of Terry / Terrence". Click here: Terry for information on the origin and meaning.Next time please start your own thread rather than co-opting someone else's.:-)
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