DALGLIESH
Dalgliesh
Dalgliesh is a Scottish surname of Old Norse origin, thought to have been derived from the place name "Dalgleish" in the Scottish Borders region. The name is a habitation name, meaning it originally referred to people who came from or lived in a particular place.
The Dalgliesh family has a long-standing history in Scotland, with records dating back to the early medieval period. The surname is believed to have been used by different branches of the family in various parts of Scotland.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Dalgliesh include Robert Dalgliesh, a prominent figure in Scottish history, known for his contributions to the arts and literature. The Dalgliesh family has maintained a strong presence in Scotland and has made notable contributions to various fields over the centuries.
Today, the surname Dalgliesh is relatively rare but is still found among families with Scottish heritage, both within Scotland and in other parts of the world where members of the Dalgliesh family have settled.
There are approximately 599 people named Dalgliesh in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Dalgliesh.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Colin
- David
- Ian
- James
- Jim
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Scott
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Jane
- Jean
- Linda
- Lindsay
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Susan