DABELL
Also recorded as Da' Bell, Da'Bell, Da'bell
Dabell
Dabell is a surname of British origin, with its roots tracing back to medieval times. The name is believed to be of Anglo-Saxon descent, deriving from the Old English personal name "Dba" and "bel," which means "beautiful." The surname has variant spellings such as Dabill, Dable, and Daboll.
History:
The surname Dabell is thought to have originated in the south of England, particularly in regions such as Sussex, Hampshire, and Kent. The name likely spread to other parts of the country over the centuries as families migrated for various reasons, such as employment opportunities or marriage.
Notable Individuals:
- John Dabell: A renowned educator and author in the field of primary education.
- Sophie Dabell: A prominent researcher in the field of archaeology, particularly focused on Roman settlements in Britain.
Legacy:
The Dabell surname has left its mark in various fields, including education, academia, and research. Families bearing this surname can often trace their heritage back through generations, offering a glimpse into the history of the British people.
References:
- Reaney, Percy Hide, and Richard Middlewood Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge, 1991.
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
There are approximately 426 people named Dabell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Dabell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Chris
- Christopher
- John
- Kevan
- Matthew
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Alison
- Elaine
- Emma
- Hilda
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Melanie
- Patricia
Similar and related surnames
- Daaboul
- Dabal
- Dabble
- Dabee
- Dabel
- Dabele
- Dabill
- Dable
- Dables
- Daboul
- Dabzell
- Daibell
- Daible
- Daines
- Danes
- Dauble
- Dayball
- Daybell
- Daybill
- Dayble
- Daybles
- Daynes
- Deabell
- Deabill
- Deable
- Deball
- Debble
- Debel
- Debell
- Debella
- Debelle
- Debellis
- Debil
- Deble
- Debolla
- Deeble
- Deibel
- Deubel
- Deuble
- Diabel
- Diable
- Diablo
- Diball
- Dibbell
- Dibble
- Dibblee
- Dibell
- Dibella
- Dibello
- Dible
- Diblee
- Diboll
- Dieball
- Diebel
- Dobble
- Dobel
- Dobele
- Dobell
- Dobill
- Doble
- Doebele
- Doubal
- Doubble
- Doubell
- Double
- Dowbell
- Dowble
- Dubal
- Dubale
- Dubble
- Dubel
- Dubele
- Dubell
- Dubiel
- Dubiela
- Dubil
- Duble
- Dubula
- Dubyl
- Dybal
- Dybala
- Dyball
- Dybel
- Dybell
- Dyble
- Dybul
- Tabala
- Tabbal
- Tabel
- Tabell
- Tabil
- Table
- Tabula
- Taibel
- Taubel
- Teable
- Tebball
- Tebbel
- Tebble
- Teble
- Teboul
- Teebble
- Tibball
- Tibbel
- Tibble
- Tibell
- Tibil
- Tible
- Tobal
- Tobbell
- Tobel
- Tobell
- Tobli
- Tobola
- Tobull
- Toubale
- Touboul
- Tubble
- Tubel
- Tuble
- Twyble
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.