Arundale

Arundale is an English surname with its origins rooted in the historic county of Yorkshire in the North of England. The name is derived from Old English, with 'arun' meaning eagle and 'dael' meaning valley. Therefore, Arundale translates to 'valley of the eagles'.

The Arundale surname is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the first bearers of the name came from a place known as Arundale. This place name is associated with several locations across England, with Arundale Hall in Yorkshire being one of the notable ones.

The surname Arundale has a long history, dating back to the medieval period in England. It is believed that families bearing the Arundale name were primarily landowners and farmers in the Yorkshire region. Over time, some branches of the Arundale family spread to other parts of England and beyond.

Variations of the Arundale surname include Arundel, Arondale, and Arundell, reflecting the diverse spellings that often occurred in historical records due to variations in pronunciation and literacy.

Today, individuals with the surname Arundale can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies. The name carries with it a sense of heritage and ancestry, connecting modern bearers to a rich history that spans centuries.

There are approximately 437 people named Arundale in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Arundale.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Peter

Female

  • Ann
  • Barbara
  • Elizabeth
  • Jean
  • Kathleen
  • Katie
  • Louise
  • Michelle
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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