Dadd

Overview: Dadd is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English pre 7th Century word "daed", meaning 'deed' or 'law'. The surname is primarily found in the South East of England, particularly in the counties of Surrey and Kent.

History: The Dadd surname can be traced back to the medieval period in England. The first recorded instance of the name dates back to the 13th Century, with variations such as "Dad" and "Dadde". The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who was involved in legal matters or was a person of authority.

Notable Individuals:

• Richard Dadd (1817-1886): A Victorian painter known for his intricate and fantastical works, despite spending much of his life in psychiatric institutions due to mental illness.
• William Dadd (1812-1887): An English portrait painter who exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1833 and 1884.
• Montagu Dadd (1925-2003): A British cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club in the 1940s and 1950s.

Variants: Variants of the Dadd surname include Dad, Dades, Dade, and Dadde.

References:

• Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1991). A Dictionary of British Surnames. Routledge.
• Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

• Anthony
• Brian
• Christopher
• David
• James
• John
• Kevin
• Michael
• Nasar
• Paul
• Peter
• Raymond
• Robert

Female

• Angela
• Christine
• Diana
• Emma
• Jacqueline
• Joan
• Joanne
• Kathleen
• Linda
• Mary
• Samantha

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