DALLEN
Also recorded as D'Allen, D'allen
Dallen
The surname Dallen is believed to have Anglo-Saxon origins, deriving from the Old English word "daelan," meaning to divide or share. Surnames were adopted in England during the late Middle Ages to distinguish individuals within growing communities.
The name Dallen likely originated as a descriptive or occupational surname, denoting someone who was involved in dividing or sharing land or goods. Alternatively, it could have been a toponymic name referring to a person from a place named Dallen.
Migration patterns and societal changes have led to variations in the spelling of the surname over time, including Dalen, Dallin, or Dallan.
Individuals with the surname Dallen have been documented in historical records across the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with strong Anglo-Saxon heritage. Over the centuries, bearers of the name may have engaged in various occupations, contributing to the diverse fabric of British society.
Today, the surname Dallen continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the rich tapestry of British surnames and ancestral heritage.
There are approximately 144 people named Dallen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Dallen.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andre
- Andrew
- Desmond
- Jamie
- John
- Mark
- Marvin
- Michael
- Pat
- Paul
- Peter
- Stuart
- Timothy
Female
- Andrea
- Ann
- Annalisa
- Anne
- Christine
- Joan
- Joanna
- Josephine
- Julia
- Kathleen
- Maxine
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
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