The Berrie Family Name

Many Berrie families will find their roots under Berry, the form most records use. The name is usually explained as “Dweller by the fortified manor”. The two spellings differ in a small detail: Berrie has “ie” where Berry has “y”. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

The same family of names includes Bury and Burry.

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