D'ARCY
Recorded variant spellings include D Arcy, D' Arcy, D'Arcy, Darcy
D'Arcy
The surname D'Arcy is of Norman origin, derived from the Old French personal name 'Arcy,' meaning 'of Arcy.' It is believed to have been brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
The D'Arcy family has a long and illustrious history, with notable branches in England, Ireland, and France. The D'Arcy name can be traced back to Norman nobility, and members of the family have held prominent positions throughout history.
One of the most famous bearers of the D'Arcy surname was Thomas D'Arcy Etienne Grace, 2nd Baron D'Arcy de Knayth, who was an influential figure in English politics and the House of Lords during the 19th century.
Today, the surname D'Arcy remains relatively rare but continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, representing a link to a rich tapestry of history and heritage.
Typical given names associated with the D'arcy surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- Gerald
- James
- John
- Marcus
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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There are approximately 4,659 people named D'arcy in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,021st most common surname in Britain. Around 72 in a million people in Britain are named D'arcy.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named D'arcy
- James D'Arcy - Actor
- William Knox D'Arcy - Oil entrepreneur magnate, one of the founders of British Oil (1849 to 1917)
- Brian D'Arcy - Northern Irish priest, writer and broadcaster
- Ronan Darcy -
- Charles D'Arcy - Irish bishop and theologian (1859 to 1938)
- Ella D'Arcy - Short story writer (1857 to 1937)
- Victor d'Arcy - Athlete (1887 to 1961)
- Frank D'Arcy - Football player
- Arnold D'Arcy - Football player
- Dennis D'Arcy - Scottish football player
- Jimmy D'Arcy - Northern Irish football player (1921 to 1985)
- Tommy D'Arcy - Scottish football player (1932 to 1985)
- George Abbas Kooli D'Arcy - Governor of Gambia and Falkland Islands (1818 to 1885)
- Jim D'Arcy - Central organiser of the Socialist Party of Great Britain (1919 to 2001)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.