ARCHDALE
Archdale
Archdale is a British surname of Old English origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name “Eardwulf”, which means “land-wolf”. Over time, the name evolved into Archdale, likely influenced by the presence of the Old English term “arc”, which means “bow”.
The Archdale family has a long and distinguished history in Britain, with records of the surname dating back to the medieval period. The name is particularly associated with the county of Northamptonshire, where the Archdale family held land and played significant roles in local affairs.
Notably, one of the most famous individuals with the surname Archdale was Narcissus Marsh Archdale (1715–1769), an Irish politician and landowner who served as the MP for Fermanagh in the Irish Parliament. The family's influence extended to the United States, where members of the Archdale family settled and played key roles in the colonial era.
Today, the surname Archdale is relatively uncommon but is still borne by individuals who can trace their ancestry to the historic Archdale family. The name continues to be a reminder of the lasting legacy and heritage of this distinguished British surname.
There are approximately 227 people named Archdale in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Archdale.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Audley
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- Jeremy
- Lee
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Philip
- Simon
Female
- Angela
- Beverley
- Brigid
- Caroline
- Jane
- Joanne
- Kerry
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sally
- Sarah
- Tessa
- Tracey
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