Autrey Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Long before computers fixed spellings, Autrey and Autry were used side by side. Read literally, Autrey points to “Descendant of Aldric (old, powerful)”.

• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.
• Autrey adds “e” to Autry, a small change that appeared as the name was written down.
• About 4,177 people in the United States were recorded as Autrey in 2010, placing it 7,924 on the national list. That puts it among the top 10,000 US surnames.

Autrey coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Autry surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Autrey surname pack.