TheNameDBMayberry
TopographicMeaning
A topographic surname derived from a place where hawthorn berries grow, or from a settlement name.
Etymology
The name combines 'may' (hawthorn) with 'berry,' referring to a location abundant in hawthorn berries. This reflects the English tradition of naming places after their natural features.
About the Mayberry Surname
Mayberry is a topographic surname referring to locations where hawthorn berries were abundant. The name gained cultural prominence through the American television series 'The Andy Griffith Show,' set in the fictional town of Mayberry, North Carolina.
Distribution
Primarily found in the United States and United Kingdom, particularly in southern England.
Notable Bearers
Andy Griffith (played Sheriff Andy Taylor in Mayberry, North Carolina), Don Knotts