Surtees

Surtees is a surname derived from "sur-Tees" or "sur-Tays". The name originates from the rivers Tees (Northern England) or Tay, Scotland and most likely originates from the Anglo-Norman nobility's practice of naming yourself after where you have settled. "Sur" is a French conjunction meaning "upon" or "from" and be found in the word surname as well as many French placenames like Vic-sur-Aisne. Variants Variants include Surtes, Surties, Suyrtayse, Surteys. People Notable people with this surname include: Allan Surtees (1924–2000), English actor Aubone Surtees (1865–1923), English rugby union footballer Bruce Surtees (1937–2012), American cinematographer Charles Surtees (1823–1906), English politician Henry Surtees (1991–2009), British racing driver Jack Surtees (1911–1992), English professional footballer John Surtees (1934–2017), English former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and Formula One driver Nicholas Surtees (born 1977), Scottish rugby player Robert Smith Surtees (1803–1864), English writer Robert Surtees (antiquarian) (1779–1834), historian and antiquarian Robert Surtees (cinematographer) (1906–1985), American cinematographer Schlitze Surtees (1901–1971), American sideshow performer and actor William Surtees (1871–1956), English Anglican bishop References