DABO
Recorded variant spellings include D'Abo
D'Abo
History and Origin
D'Abo is an English surname of French origin, which entered England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the French word "d'abord," meaning "of the first" or "from the beginning." The D'Abo family is believed to have been of noble French descent, with records indicating their presence in England as early as the 12th century.
Notable Individuals
The surname D'Abo is associated with several notable individuals, including:
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Maryam d'Abo (1960-) - an English actress best known for her role as Bond girl Kara Milovy in the James Bond film "The Living Daylights."
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Olivia d'Abo (1969-) - an English-American actress, singer, and songwriter, known for her roles in "The Wonder Years" and "Conan the Destroyer."
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Lord D'Abo - A title held by the senior member of the D'Abo family, a hereditary peerage in the United Kingdom.
Variations and Spellings
The spelling of the surname D'Abo has evolved over the centuries, with variations such as Daboo, Dabo, and D'Aboe appearing in historical records.
Typical given names associated with the Dabo surname
Male
- Abdelaziz
- Bakary
- Bruno
- Charles
- Fernando
- Ismael
- John
- Mahmoud
- Mattias
- Mohammed
Female
- Adama
- Aminata
- Awa
- Beverley
- Diana
- Kadiatu
- Lucy
- Mariama
- Ursula
- Zara
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 140 people named Dabo in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Dabo.
Famous people named Dabo
- Olivia d'Abo - Actress, singer, songwriter
- Maryam d'Abo - Actress
- Mike d'Abo - Singer and songwriter
- Fankaty Dabo - Football player
- Jennifer d'Abo - Businesswoman (1945 to 2003)
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.