DANNING
Danning
Danning is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Dann", which itself originates from the word "dene", meaning a valley or dale. As such, Danning likely referred to someone who lived in or near a valley, or who hailed from a place named for its geographical features.
The surname Danning can be found scattered across various regions of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in areas such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Devon. Over the centuries, the surname has undergone variations in spelling, including Dannings, Dannin, and Daning.
Individuals with the surname Danning have been identified in records dating back to the 16th century, with mentions in parish registers, census data, and other historical documents. The distribution of the surname suggests that the Danning family may have been involved in a variety of occupations, ranging from farming to trade and possibly even minor nobility.
Today, the surname Danning is relatively rare and is primarily found in Britain and former British colonies. The name carries with it a sense of heritage and history, linking present-day bearers to their ancestors and the landscapes they inhabited.
There are approximately 105 people named Danning in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Danning.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Stuart
Female