Dad

Dad is a rare surname of British origin. The name is thought to have originated from a nickname for a father or a term of endearment for an older man. In some cases, it may be an occupational surname derived from the Middle English word "dad," meaning "foster father" or "pastor."

The surname Dad is most commonly found in England, particularly in the southern counties. Over time, variations of the name, such as Dadd or Dade, have emerged.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Dad have made contributions in various fields, though the name remains relatively uncommon in contemporary Britain.

As with many surnames, the origins and history of the Dad family name continue to be a subject of ongoing research and interest among genealogists and historians.

There are approximately 1,295 people named Dad in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,032nd most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Dad.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: Pakistan

Religion of origin: Muslim

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Fazal
  • Hukam
  • Jahan
  • Javed
  • Karam
  • Karim
  • Mohammed
  • Munsif
  • Nadeem
  • Rahim
  • Sahib
  • Tariq

Female

  • Asma
  • Farakh
  • Farzana
  • Jan
  • Nazia
  • Noor
  • Parveen
  • Samina
  • Shabana
  • Shanaz
  • Shazia
  • Tahira
  • Yasmin

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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