DAFFERN
Daffern
Origin and Meaning: Daffern is an English surname of uncertain origin. It is believed to have originated from a pre-7th century Old English personal name "Daefa," which means 'churl' or 'servant.' The addition of the suffix "-ern" indicates a relationship or descent from this name.
Geographical Distribution: The surname Daffern is most commonly found in the West Midlands region of England, particularly in Warwickshire and Staffordshire. However, individuals bearing this surname can also be found across various parts of the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries.
Notable Individuals:
- Liz Daffern (b. 1976): A British rower who won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in the coxless four event.
- Boyd Daffern (1924–1991): A well-known British botanist and mycologist who made substantial contributions to the study of plant life in the United Kingdom.
Variants: Variants of the surname Daffern include Dafferne, Dafforne, Daffran, and Daferne.
Coat of Arms: The Daffern family does not have an officially recorded coat of arms. As such, any use of a coat of arms associated with the surname would likely be unofficial and without historical basis.
References:
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson., R. M. (2008). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 526 people named Daffern in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Daffern.
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
- Andrew
- Guy
- Ian
- John
- Lee
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Charlotte
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Frances
- Helen
- Jayne
- Jean
- Julie
- Linda
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
- Sylvia