Verney Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Verney last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Verney last name
Meaning of the Verney last name: alder grove. Verney is an English surname from places in Normandy named from Gaulish verno, "alder". The Verney family of Claydon House in Buckinghamshire is known for its large collection of letters from the 1600s. Sir Edmund Verney died bearing the royal standard at Edgehill. Varney is a variant of this last name.
Arms associated with the Verney name
In English heraldry, coats of arms associated with the Verney name are described in a blazon, a short formal text.
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Verney name FAQ
What does the Verney name mean?
Alder grove. Common variants include Varney, Vernay.
Where does the Verney surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Verney coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Verney coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).