Vardy

Vardy is a surname of English origin. It is borne by a number of individuals in the United Kingdom and abroad. The most widely recognized bearer is Jamie Vardy (born 1987), an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Leicester City and the England national team. Vardy began his professional career later than many peers, rising from lower-league football to Premier League prominence and helping Leicester City win the 2015-16 Premier League title. Beyond Jamie Vardy, the surname has been held by other people in sports, academia, and the arts, though none has achieved comparable international prominence as of the present. The name may also appear in genealogical and historical records, and may be encountered in discussions of English surnames or in biographical contexts involving individuals with the surname. As a surname, its usage is relatively uncommon compared with more prevalent names, and its distribution is most noticeable in the United Kingdom and among the British diaspora.