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Curphey

Curphey is a surname with strongest historical associations to the Isle of Man and neighboring regions in the British Isles. In genealogical and parish records, the name appears in Manx registers and in surrounding areas where Manx families settled. Over time, bearers of the surname have spread via migration, producing occurrences in Britain, as well as in North America and other Commonwealth countries.

The etymology of Curphey is not definitively established. It is commonly treated as a Manx-origin name, potentially

Variant spellings observed in archival documents include Curphie, Curphy, and Curphee, among others. Such variation is

Notable bearers of the surname are primarily documented in local and regional contexts rather than on an

See also: List of Manx surnames; Isle of Man genealogy; Curphey family.

derived
from
a
place
name
or
from
a
personal
name
combined
with
a
local
element
typical
of
Insular
surnames.
Early
spellings
were
variable,
reflecting
the
lack
of
standardized
orthography
in
historical
records.
typical
of
surnames
in
regions
with
diverse
linguistic
influences
and
evolving
writing
practices
prior
to
modern
standardization.
international
biographical
scale.
The
name
is
frequently
encountered
in
family
histories,
genealogical
surveys,
and
parish
registries
connected
to
the
Isle
of
Man
and
its
diaspora.