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There are approximately 1,201 people named Gerry in the UK. That makes it the 6,413rd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 19 are named Gerry.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English


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The Gerry surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

A corruption of Gerard (which see). Gairdeach, the d silent, from Gairde, Gaelic, festive, joyful.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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