Pressey

Pressey is a surname of likely English origin. It is considered to be a variant of the surnames Percy or Piercy, both of which are derived from the place name Percy-en-Auge in Normandy, France. This location's name itself is derived from a Gallo-Roman personal name, Persius, combined with the Gaulish suffix -acum, indicating a settlement.

The surname Pressey, therefore, traces back to individuals who originated from or were associated with Percy-en-Auge. Over time, the name evolved through various phonetic changes, leading to different spellings, including Pressey.

Individuals with the surname Pressey have been documented in various historical records and geographical locations, primarily in English-speaking countries. The frequency of the surname is relatively low, suggesting a less common variant of the more prevalent Percy/Piercy names. Genealogical research can often uncover connections between families bearing the Pressey surname and those with the Percy or Piercy surnames.